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FT03 BSU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,204 mi
Last recorded46,204 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BSU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,204 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,006 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Fail 14 Oct 2024 45,005 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all seats ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 42,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all rear passengers seat and belt have been removed at the time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,828 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 40,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 39,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 38,274 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 38,274 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 37,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 35,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 33,243 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,098 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,601 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 27,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,035 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,295 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,595 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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FT03 BSU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FT03 BSU, 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 FT03 BSU registered?

FT03 BSU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FT03 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 BSU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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