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BF03 LWS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,997 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in engine bay inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 98,997 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in engine bay inner chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 98,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Marker light dull

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2025 98,798 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Marker light dull

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2024 98,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 98,139 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,846 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre @ wear markers

both front brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 May 2022 97,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre @ wear markers

both front brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 May 2021 96,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2021 96,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded from flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,723 miles

Offside centre body marker light not working

both door mirror glass, cracked

Pass 28 May 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 93,373 miles

Front both roof side lights not working

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate wet

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 91,941 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 90,233 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 May 2015 88,765 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 87,200 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2013 85,164 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 83,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 82,053 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,047 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s f top cab light not working

Pass 24 May 2010 81,037 miles

brake anti slip pad worn

n/s/r brake back plate wet

Pass 27 May 2009 79,509 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Jun 2008 77,721 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,721 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 74,121 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,877 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 61,877 miles

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

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

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 LWS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BF03 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

BF03 LWS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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