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BW03 LCT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,164 mi
Last recorded188,164 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LCT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 188,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 183,926 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 179,225 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 179,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level over filled

n/s/r diff leaking

Pass 22 Aug 2014 171,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust box out skin corroded (both)

drivers seat base damaged

nearside 1st sidemarker lense damaged, lamp not working

nearside 2nd sidemarker lense damaged, lamp not working

offside 1st sidemarker lense damaged

offside 2nd sidemarker lense damaged, lamp not working

offside park brake cable fouling rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2014 171,170 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust box out skin corroded (both)

drivers seat base damaged

nearside 1st sidemarker lense damaged, lamp not working

nearside 2nd sidemarker lense damaged, lamp not working

offside 1st sidemarker lense damaged

offside 2nd sidemarker lense damaged, lamp not working

offside park brake cable fouling rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2013 157,265 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 157,265 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 149,278 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 149,278 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

brake pedal rubber startin g to split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 139,737 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

foot brake rubber split

off side drop board front catch requires attention

Pass 15 Jul 2010 130,256 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 130,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 119,089 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to off side mirror not affecting view to rear footbrake rubber split

Pass 14 Jul 2009 119,089 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to off side mirror not affecting view to rear footbrake rubber split

Pass 15 Jul 2008 105,796 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 105,796 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 83,175 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,343 miles

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

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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BW03 LCT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BW03 LCT, 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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BW03 LCT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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