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BF03 LYR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

110,560 mi
Last recorded110,560 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner to outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear inner to outer sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear axle corroded

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,117 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill , suspension area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front nunber plate slightly faded

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,770 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,795 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,789 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 90,125 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 85,532 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 85,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear outer sills corroded and holed.

rear lower cross member excessively corroded.

under body of the vehicle corroded at various places.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

nearside wheel bearing has slight end float

sills corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2015 79,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded

nearside wheel bearing has slight end float

sills corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,057 miles

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to forward inner sill sections

Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside very rottern

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,910 miles

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

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jul 2013 68,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,000 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion throughout underside

Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,077 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 50,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 44,230 miles

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

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,230 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn slightly

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 12 Jun 2009 37,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 37,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,054 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

front brake pads more than 50% worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,507 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,996 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 LYR 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 60.7%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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