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FT03 BYJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,540 mi
Last recorded152,540 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 152,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 146,624 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 146,100 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

coolant level low

front brake discs in poor condition on inside face

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil level low

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

various oil leaks

Pass 21 Oct 2015 142,301 miles

**STRONG ADVICE** offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit on inner edge

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

slight play in centre rear prop shaft support bush/bearing

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,209 miles

Auxilary drive belt perishing

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Nearside rear inner tyre at 3mm

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and starting to wear out of shape

Offside rear inner tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 135,868 miles

Both rear shackle bushes perishing

Exhausts centre silencer corroded

Nearside front lower arm rear bush perishing

Offside front brake pipe and ferrule corroding

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to debond

Offside rear inner tyre worn on inner edge - Strong Advise

Offside rear outer tyre perishing and has nail in

Oil leak

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Rear diff corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2012 132,185 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both silencer outer skins deteriorating

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front and rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Nail in offside rear outer tyre

Propshaft support bearings slightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 131,849 miles

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

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes debonding

Both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Both silencer outer skins deteriorating

Coolant level low

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front and rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Nail in offside rear outer tyre

Propshaft support bearings slightly worn

Washers would benefit adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2011 127,493 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Oct 2011 127,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 117,270 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 91,281 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 91,280 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,227 miles

evidence of sat nav fitted in drivers view of road (not present during test)

rear brake application uneven

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 BYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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