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BF03 LYG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,999 mi
Last recorded166,999 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 166,999 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside chassis at the top under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 166,996 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside and nearside sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside chassis at the top under the bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 163,725 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 163,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side font inner wheel arch area around turret and rear of arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side front inner wheel arch area around turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 160,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 157,861 miles

off side front tyre inner edge bald and getting close to limits

off side front under step area rusted through

off side rear brake fluctuating

off side rear outer tyre worn down to legal limits

Fail 30 Nov 2017 157,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded near side front floor area under passenger seat (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower front corner of off side front suspension turret in inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

near side front lower corner of suspension turret area rusting in inner wheel arch

off side front tyre inner edge bald and getting close to limits

off side front under step area rusted through

off side rear brake fluctuating

off side rear outer tyre worn down to legal limits

Pass 5 Dec 2016 154,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 152,278 miles

front brake discs inner faces badly rusting / worn

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

some areas of cab floor starting to rust

Pass 12 Apr 2014 141,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 135,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,493 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,318 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge n/s/r anti roll bar link arm worn

Pass 24 Mar 2009 84,182 miles

front number plate starting to fade

rear number plate bolt missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,254 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 74,252 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,156 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 46,051 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 LYG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LYG, 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 LYG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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