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FD03 BFV

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,776 mi
Last recorded47,776 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 47,776 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 47,763 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 44,425 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 41,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 40,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 40,554 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2021 40,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery warning light on dash

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,438 miles

Front fuel tank strap rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,882 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,580 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 35,085 miles

handbrake travel close to limits

windscreen scratched

Pass 6 Jun 2013 33,614 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,412 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,693 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,519 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,311 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 26,114 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 20,975 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FD03 BFV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 BFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD03 BFV registered?

FD03 BFV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is FD03 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD03 BFV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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