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BC03 LFG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 LFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020
Fail 28 May 2020 218,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2018

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2017

Nearside Front top mount a little ruff when turning

Nearside Rear Lower body panels holed

Offside Rear Lower body panels holed

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

gearbox seal leaking

spanner light on

Fail 25 Aug 2017

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position not opening (8.4.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp not tightened properly (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front top mount a little ruff when turning

Nearside Rear Lower body panels holed

Offside Rear Lower body panels holed

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

gearbox seal leaking

spanner light on

Pass 27 Aug 2016

Oil leak engine and gearbox ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2015

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 189,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 181,006 miles

offide front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2011 181,006 miles

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

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

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

offide front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 168,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 168,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 154,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 154,843 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 136,275 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2008 136,275 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 109,077 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 108,551 miles

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

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

slight movement in o/s/fr steering arm

Pass 18 Aug 2006 81,197 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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BC03 LFG 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 56.5%.

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 BC03 LFG, 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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BC03 LFG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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