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BF03 LWK

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,993 mi
Last recorded127,993 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LWK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 127,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,994 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 122,126 miles

Offside front bumper loose

Fail 3 Feb 2016 122,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front bumper loose

Pass 29 Dec 2014 116,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre 2-3mm

Oil leak

parking brake travel long

Fail 29 Dec 2014 116,788 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/S/F tyre 2-3mm

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

parking brake travel long

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,469 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 100,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,564 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 83,354 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 44,748 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 44,748 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside handbrake cable appears to foul wheel

oil leak - level low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,612 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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BF03 LWK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF03 LWK, 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 BF03 LWK registered?

BF03 LWK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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