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FD03 BWW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

84,359 mi
Last recorded84,359 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 BWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 84,359 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,270 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 77,360 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 74,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 73,215 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 73,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 70,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes have slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 64,865 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 63,074 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 63,074 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,385 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,385 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 59,617 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 59,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 59,302 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2013 56,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,614 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,581 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 42,581 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,424 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 25,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 22,990 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 22,990 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 19,793 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 BWW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 BWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 BWW registered?

FD03 BWW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for FD03 BWW shows 31 tests with a 77.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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