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CA03 LZM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 LZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 65,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg seen through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise. Upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Strong advise. Lower hinge area badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch area damaged

Nearside Side loading door permanently shut

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strong advise. Upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator support panel badly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Strong advise. Nearside front and offside front wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,380 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Door hinge area corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side loading door damaged and permanently bolted shut on inside

Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed on underside of vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 64,380 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Door hinge area corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror casing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear wheel arch damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side loading door damaged and permanently bolted shut on inside

Nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle is heavily undersealed on underside of vehicle

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 62,512 miles

Coolant leak Water pump ()

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front step / sill holed and corroded not within prescribed area

Radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,889 miles

Central Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheelarch corroded sharp edges covered

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheelarch sharp edges coverered

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,378 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 58,294 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Of spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front w/arches and n/s step corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 56,643 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,638 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring shackle support panels. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To osf flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill and shackle support panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/floor joint. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 53,791 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 53,789 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s axle pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/s front-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Both metal pipes. (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis legs. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s and n/s rear inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 50,622 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s inner sill (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,438 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 43,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 39,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 39,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 35,378 miles

O/s/f hub slightly noisy.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,536 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,901 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 29,901 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 27,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,725 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 24,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,142 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 18,178 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,919 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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CA03 LZM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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