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BF03 LZB

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

256,811 mi
Last recorded256,811 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LZB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 256,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside at rear and nearside (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 247,968 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage to n/s and o/s sills

lift in propshaft 1st centre bearing rubber

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

Fail 9 Apr 2014 247,968 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

damage to n/s and o/s sills

lift in propshaft 1st centre bearing rubber

oil leak on diff

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Apr 2013 241,355 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

kift in propshaft 1st centrebearing rubber

n/s front sill damaged and corroding

n/s rear sill damaged

oil leak on engine

slight end float in n/s rear hub

Pass 2 Apr 2012 235,383 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight lift in rear propshaft uj

slight oil leaks on engine and diff

Pass 6 Apr 2011 228,415 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lift in rear propshaft uj

oil leak on diff

oil leaks on engine

slight end float in n/s and o/s rear hubs

Pass 27 Mar 2010 223,890 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 223,888 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 214,722 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 214,722 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front bumper insecure

n/s fog lamp inop

o/s rear spring bump stop loose

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 May 2008 186,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 160,119 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 126,731 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 125,839 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LZB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 LZB registered?

BF03 LZB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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