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FT03 BXG

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 BXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 140,698 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 140,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system PIPE COMING OUT OF ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 130,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 113,504 miles

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

Offside inner sill corroded

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,497 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal brake pipe x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded central inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2017 111,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 111,036 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,777 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,914 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

corrosion underside/chassis

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 83,574 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2012 76,532 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 68,188 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 60,814 miles

corrosion underside

nearside rear tyre 2'70mm

Fail 6 Jun 2009 55,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes hidden above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes hidden above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2008 49,085 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 48,995 miles

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

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

long travel on hand brake

Pass 16 Jun 2007 44,436 miles

front brake discs scored and cracking,,replacement advised

Pass 26 Jun 2006 33,297 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 BXG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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