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BW03 LJA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 134,231 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Underbody covered in sealant + (Inner & Outer sills - Wheel arches)

Pass 7 Mar 2024 133,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Outer both sills covered heavily with underseal

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2024 133,639 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Outer both sills covered heavily with underseal

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 10 Sep 2022 128,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 122,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 117,340 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 117,335 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Upper leaf spring rear mount area corroding

exhaust outer skin peeled

o/s/f + n/s/f inner lower sill area corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 112,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring rear area / outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Upper leaf spring rear mount area corroding

exhaust outer skin peeled

o/s/f + n/s/f inner lower sill area corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 109,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,212 miles

Middle Exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 104,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front and nearside front tyre's worn on edge's

Fail 25 Jul 2015 104,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front and nearside front tyre's worn on edge's

Pass 28 Jun 2014 99,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 91,169 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise nearside rear outer sill corroded

advise no spare fitted at time of test

advise offside front sill damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2013 90,969 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise nearside rear outer sill corroded

advise no spare fitted at time of test

advise offside front sill damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,013 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,254 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 62,254 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 56,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 56,246 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 52,825 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,264 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 34,384 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 LJA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BW03 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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