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BF03 LWT

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

341,820 mi
Last recorded341,820 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 341,820 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 322,476 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower arm bushes slightly pereshing n/s o/s

o/s tyre inner edge slightly worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 296,013 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 269,731 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 242,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 223,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 209,021 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 209,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 205,301 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 205,301 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

vehicle as a small water leak on engine

Pass 27 Jun 2008 173,830 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 173,830 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 138,434 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 138,433 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 105,406 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 LWT is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWT, 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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BF03 LWT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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