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FD03 BXL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

68,763 mi
Last recorded68,763 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,763 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 68,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,859 miles

floors, arches, chassis etc painted with underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2022 63,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 62,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering pipes to rack corroded but no visible fluid leaks

Pass 28 Oct 2020 61,100 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and back suspension very rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2019 60,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and back suspension very rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2018 59,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2017 58,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,168 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,713 miles

Nearside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,485 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 34,206 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,350 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,162 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,667 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 May 2008 20,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 16,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 141,184 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 BXL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

FD03 BXL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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