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CA03 LZJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,291 mi
Last recorded190,291 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 190,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 190,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 179,872 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing (not rough)

Fail 12 May 2015 179,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing (not rough)

Pass 12 May 2014 166,314 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 166,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 154,269 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 154,269 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 137,888 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 137,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 126,071 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 126,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 116,843 miles

front number plate broken

Pass 26 Mar 2009 104,533 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 94,945 miles

slight bind n/s/r

Pass 27 Mar 2007 87,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,290 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 73,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CA03 LZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 CA03 LZJ, 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 CA03 LZJ registered?

CA03 LZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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