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BF03 LYJ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,569 mi
Last recorded131,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,569 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion both said (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion both said (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 309,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 284,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 284,385 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from gearbox (output seal )

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe corroded

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box outer case corroded/missing

Pass 10 Jan 2013 254,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

side markers in/op n/s ansd o/s

Pass 17 Aug 2011 208,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 203,311 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 197,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 162,772 miles

brake pedal rubber split

cut in r/h front tyre wall

f/tyres worn on inner edges

h/brake minimal reserve travel

l/h rear light lense cracked

brake fluid dirty

oil cooler / gear box / water pump damp with oil

rear doors will not open secure

rear no plate delaminating

rear springs bowed

slight play r/h side of steering rack

wipres not clearing screen not affecting travel

Fail 14 Jul 2008 162,772 miles

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

brake fluid dirty

brake pedal rubber split

cut in r/h front tyre wall

f/tyres worn on inner edges

h/brake minimal reserve travel

l/h rear light lense cracked

oil cooler / gear box / water pump damp with oil

rear doors will not open secure

rear no plate delaminating

rear springs bowed

slight play r/h side of steering rack

wipres not clearing screen not affecting travel

Pass 11 Jul 2007 125,972 miles

brake fluid dirty

front brakes binding

front brakes clicking when used going backwards

front discs groved

hand brake minimal reserve travel

l/h front wheel bearing slight roughness

rear springs reverse curve with load

wipers not clearing screen not affecting vision

Fail 11 Jul 2007 125,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid dirty

front brakes binding

front brakes clicking when used going backwards

front discs groved

hand brake minimal reserve travel

l/h front wheel bearing slight roughness

rear springs reverse curve with load

wipers not clearing screen not affecting vision

Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,050 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 LYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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