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BW03 LJU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

225,154 mi
Last recorded225,154 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 225,154 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 225,152 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 214,488 miles

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

nearside rear chassis rail slightly corroded by brake load valve

Fail 15 Dec 2014 214,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 205,462 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 205,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 199,886 miles

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

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

center exhaust started to deteriate

Fail 31 Jul 2012 199,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

center exhaust started to deteriate

Pass 25 Jul 2011 187,458 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

screen damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2011 187,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s door mirror damaged

screen damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2010 168,218 miles

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

n/s & o/s steering rack inner ball socket slight play

Fail 7 Jul 2010 168,218 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s & o/s steering rack inner ball socket slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2009 145,521 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 145,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 125,286 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 125,286 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 62,832 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 LJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LJU, 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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What year was BW03 LJU registered?

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

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