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BF03 LZL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,473 mi
Last recorded117,473 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 117,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front radiator cross member corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear prop shaft mount bearing bush deteriorated / has play

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 117,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch to inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipes corroded and covered in grease or other material

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front both sides inner wings / chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 113,013 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill behind rear bumper rear leaf spring mount aera corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front leaf spring mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting aera (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper bracket rusted off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Under body heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 107,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 107,583 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced All the way along the inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 99,319 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 99,282 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,394 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis and floor

Fail 31 Jul 2018 90,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis and floor

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,564 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear cover missing (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,205 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s number plate light repaired by tape not showing white light to rear

n/s/r shockabsorber cover insercure

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,297 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 53,193 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 52,050 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,134 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 50,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,584 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,726 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,740 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 LZL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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