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CV03 LNJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,374 mi
Last recorded145,374 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 LNJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,374 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 145,370 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 143,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 143,603 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 141,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 141,419 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 137,175 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 133,279 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 130,596 miles

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

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 126,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 115,560 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play nearside steering rack

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2009 115,543 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,024 miles

various areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 23 Jun 2008 102,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

various areas has corrosion but not holed at the time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2007 82,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,717 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,303 miles

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

advise n/s rear tyre worn to 2/3 mm

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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CV03 LNJ 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 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 CV03 LNJ, 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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CV03 LNJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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