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BG03 LKE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,126 mi
Last recorded89,126 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 89,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear under body corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 89,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 89,124 miles

Generally starting to corrode in varies places underneath

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,003 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 88,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section with 30n cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door step corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel art around shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under body edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light's stuck on showing constant white light to rear

Pass 13 Nov 2020

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 87,191 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,056 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 87,056 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 93,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 93,943 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 91,432 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,633 miles

Heavy application of underseal/wax oil applied to underbody

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 89,633 miles

Heavy application of underseal/wax oil applied to underbody

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 87,808 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,808 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 82,983 miles

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

Underbody of van quiet heavily corrodded but not holed

Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,716 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 81,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,679 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside c\v boot worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,679 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside c\v boot worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,390 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 74,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 65,909 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 65,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 48,464 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 48,461 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BG03 LKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG03 LKE, 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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BG03 LKE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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