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BF03 LZJ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

236,502 mi
Last recorded236,502 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 236,502 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust hitting pto bracket

inlet manifold leaking

play centre bearing rubber

small split/cracking n/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 17 Jun 2011 220,265 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 220,401 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R leaf spring bush worn

bad oil leak from engine

bad oil leak from steering rack

bad water leak from engine

battery light on

fan belt shreded

no water in header tank

rear diff leaking oil

rear gear box seal leaking

rear shoes worn need changing soon

Pass 16 Jun 2010 201,673 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 201,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 186,779 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 186,779 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 154,216 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 154,216 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 121,748 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 121,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,653 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 94,650 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

hand brake height

marker lights out ns+os

nsf wheel bearing slight roughness

trim loose osf †

windscreen marked slightly

wiper blades worn slightly

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 LZJ 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 46.2%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

BF03 LZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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