MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,914 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight play detected in o/s and n/s/f inner steering arm joints
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight play detected in o/s and n/s/f inner steering arm joints
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Propshaft component defective
Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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BF03 LYW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LYW, 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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What year was BF03 LYW registered?
BF03 LYW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2003.
Is BF03 LYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF03 LYW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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