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BW03 LGG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,675 mi
Last recorded148,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LGG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 148,675 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 148,675 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,635 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 138,635 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 133,202 miles

Nearside Front step showing corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 118,952 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 118,942 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 109,377 miles

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

corrosion forming on underside and sills

drivers wiper secured with tape

front bumper insercure

Fail 1 Sep 2014 109,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

corrosion forming on underside and sills

drivers wiper secured with tape

front bumper insercure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 97,401 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,063 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 154,362 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERRISHING WITH AGE

O/S CV BOOT PERRISHING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 29 Dec 2011 154,360 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS PERRISHING WITH AGE

O/S CV BOOT PERRISHING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,893 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERRISHING

SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR REAR TYRES

Fail 4 Jan 2011 122,893 miles

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

BOTH NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES PERRISHING

SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR REAR TYRES

Pass 19 Oct 2009 85,542 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 49,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 49,408 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 35,435 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 35,435 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake pad(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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BW03 LGG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LGG, 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 LGG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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