CarVerify

Free Car Check

BW03 LJF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,236 mi
Last recorded175,236 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 175,236 miles

Rear clusters damaged / General corrsion

Fail 9 May 2014 175,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear clusters damaged / General corrsion

Pass 8 Jan 2013 174,809 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 174,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 172,897 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

trim damaged around n/s door

Fail 7 Dec 2011 172,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

trim damaged around n/s door

Pass 7 Dec 2010 164,859 miles

front no/plate damaged

general corrosion to chassis

n/s door and trim damaged

o/s mirror cracking

o/s wiper blade poor

service light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak and sump corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 156,818 miles

unable to see pads and slight play in ball joints

Pass 17 Dec 2008 149,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 149,232 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 141,227 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 129,216 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BW03 LJF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BW03 LJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BW03 LJF?

You can check the full history of BW03 LJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BW03 LJF registered?

BW03 LJF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BW03 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 LJF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BW03 LJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BW03 LJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.