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BU03 LDK

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,973 mi
Last recorded122,973 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 122,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch 2 x seperate places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch 2nd part (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,051 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheels outside of arch

Fail 16 Mar 2020 113,051 miles

Central Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheels outside of arch

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,366 miles

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both near wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,026 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 92,026 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jan 2017 92,000 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,658 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,747 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2014 86,655 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 80,498 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 75,815 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 69,104 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,030 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,609 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 24,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 24,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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 LDK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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