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BU03 LCP

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,571 mi
Last recorded93,571 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LCP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 93,571 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Nearside 3rd row outer seat (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Nearside 4th row outer seat (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat/belt mounting floor corroded by rear wheel arch prescribe area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat /belt mounting floor corroded by rear inner wheel arch prescribe area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Outer seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,686 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

both rear wheel splash guards missing

Fail 1 Aug 2023 86,686 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both rear wheel splash guards missing

Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,819 miles

Advise oil leak on engine

Offside Rear Passenger sliding window insecure

Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,815 miles

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

Advise oil leak on engine

Offside Rear Passenger sliding window insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2022 81,803 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values can not do smoke test as exhaust as broken off (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired n/s/f sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust as broken off (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 77,734 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 77,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,830 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,360 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,775 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,598 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 50,409 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,694 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,096 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,855 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,014 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,109 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,072 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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BU03 LCP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BU03 LCP, 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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BU03 LCP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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