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BF03 LZN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,701 mi
Last recorded223,701 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LZN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 223,701 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 218,255 miles

Both inner & outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear vehicle underside covered heavily with sealant

Fail 25 May 2022 218,255 miles

Both inner & outer sills covered heavily with sealant

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear vehicle underside covered heavily with sealant

Pass 20 Jan 2021 210,421 miles

All prescribed areas covered in sealant

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 198,527 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s front fog lamp insecure

os mirror outer cover missing

Fail 26 Sep 2018 198,512 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing seat belt stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired inner and outer step (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s front fog lamp insecure

os mirror outer cover missing

Pass 24 Jul 2017 188,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 188,015 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 186,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 186,026 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing middle belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 177,347 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 168,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 153,210 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 153,210 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 141,125 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 129,155 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre shallow split

Pass 9 Jul 2011 129,155 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre shallow split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 117,773 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,230 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 105,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 66,758 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 66,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,205 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 LZN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LZN, 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 LZN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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