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FT03 BTE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

197,302 mi
Last recorded197,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 197,302 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 197,269 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured u bolt bracket cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 192,027 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 191,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember over rear axil (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember rear of cab (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering at brake load valve (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 183,733 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 183,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 172,453 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 172,434 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 172,284 miles

Brake valve inadequately mounted Bias valve (1.1.7 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 167,260 miles

Brake load sensing valve bracket corroded.

Nearside Mirrror head missing

Offside Door step corroded.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 167,260 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve bracket corroded.

Nearside Mirrror head missing

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Door step corroded.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 161,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2018 161,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 154,021 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Cross member (6.1.A.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 147,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 147,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 141,109 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside inner rack end

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 137,606 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear inner tyre has a long cut but cords not showing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 137,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear inner tyre has a long cut but cords not showing.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,413 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 126,000 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 126,000 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Apr 2010 109,048 miles

N/S mirror missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 109,048 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,474 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,561 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s mirror broken

rear brakes are out of balance. o/s locks before n/s

Pass 23 Mar 2007 74,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,035 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 BTE 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 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BTE, 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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FT03 BTE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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