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BF03 LZX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,905 mi
Last recorded187,905 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 187,905 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 187,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 165,742 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 165,739 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2017 165,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Front mirror cover broken and taped up

Nearside Front wheel arch plus wing rotten

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet lock temperamental suspect due worn key

cab is quite rotten in places

chassis has been plated in numerous places plus is corroded

n/s/f plus o/s/f steps are hole and corroded badly

no coolant in expansion bottle

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Sep 2016 203,068 miles

Middle cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and lubed on test (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and lubed on test (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle casing heavly rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 203,068 miles

Middle cross member corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and lubed on test (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp lens broken (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and lubed on test (3.6.B.2c)

Rear axle casing heavly rusted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 181,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hub damp on backplate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust outter skin deteriated

wiper blades slightly split on ends

Pass 22 Sep 2014 161,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

condensation in n/s headlight

n/s/r light lens damame

rear load deck floor boards in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,130 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 116,120 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

middle cross member repair not fully welded on top edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,288 miles

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

slight condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 21 Apr 2011 82,424 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nail in o/s/r outter tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2009 50,971 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 50,962 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,174 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,202 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 LZX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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