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BU03 LCX

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,671 mi
Last recorded154,671 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 154,671 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,685 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 140,662 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,998 miles

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

windscreen cracked out side of drivers view

Pass 12 Feb 2014 121,820 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 121,814 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

suspect front pads low advice brake check

Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 112,642 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,694 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,550 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre on 1.6-2mm 215/75r16c 8ply mich

Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,966 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,704 miles

near side rear tyre on 2mm 215/75r16c 8ply mich

Fail 21 Feb 2006 47,702 miles

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

near side rear tyre on 2mm 215/75r16c 8ply mich

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 LCX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU03 LCX registered?

BU03 LCX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BU03 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LCX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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