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BU03 LCY

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 157,731 miles

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

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

both front lower arm bushes split ( rear bushes)

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Mar 2017 157,724 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

both front lower arm bushes split ( rear bushes)

both rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2016 150,182 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 21 Mar 2016 150,182 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 139,247 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

Fail 20 Mar 2015 139,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 20 Mar 2014 129,397 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,921 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2013 122,919 miles

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 114,630 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,580 miles

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,795 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 82,009 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 82,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 58,234 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,819 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 LCY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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