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BW03 LHP

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

237,357 mi
Last recorded237,357 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LHP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 237,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear chassis heavily undersealed and welded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 237,313 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis over rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill under side loading door (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded over rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 223,578 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 223,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 211,593 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 211,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 200,414 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 200,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 182,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 167,721 miles

n/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 144,629 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 126,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 126,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 107,970 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 107,970 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 83,791 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 58,300 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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BW03 LHP is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LHP, 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 LHP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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