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BV03 LFL

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,514 mi
Last recorded214,514 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 LFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 214,514 miles

driver's seat loose on runners

front brake discs worn

front reg plate deteriorated

glow plug light lit

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor, working

oil leak

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2016 214,492 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber worn (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill - whole length between wheelarches - holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boxsection - front of wheelarch - holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2x 10p piece size holes - chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

driver's seat loose on runners

front brake discs worn

glow plug light lit

handbrake lever travel high

handbrake performance poor

oil leak

rear brake imbalance close to legal limit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 195,630 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 195,630 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 174,426 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

adv. o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 150,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 135,537 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 135,529 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 121,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 121,106 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 114,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 114,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 110,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 103,789 miles

1.front tyres worn on edges †2.oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2006 97,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 97,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BV03 LFL is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BV03 LFL, 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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BV03 LFL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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