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BF03 LXG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,922 mi
Last recorded198,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 198,922 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

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

MIL LIGHT FLASHING

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Oil leak ()

VISCOSSE FAN SIEZED AND OFF CENTRE CAUSING VIBRATION

Fail 13 Jun 2016 198,922 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective CENTRE (5.2.5b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S SIDE LOAD DOOR (6.2.B.1c)

BATTERY LIGHT ON

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

MIL LIGHT FLASHING

Offside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Oil leak ()

VISCOSSE FAN SIEZED AND OFF CENTRE CAUSING VIBRATION

Pass 19 Jun 2015 186,544 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 186,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 173,520 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 173,520 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s front brake disc scored

Pass 4 Jun 2013 161,389 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 161,389 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 138,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 138,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 124,642 miles

Both front brake discs worn,pitted and slighley scored

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 108,550 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 96,400 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,918 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 58,625 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 58,618 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Hand brake travel high

Light scraching to windscreen

Slight smear on wipers

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 LXG 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 62.5%.

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 BF03 LXG, 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 LXG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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