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Ford Transit

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LU03 BKYMOT history

LU03 BKY is a black diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2023.

LU03 BKY black Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2023
Mileage
161,761 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 BKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LU03 BKY was last recorded at 161,761 miles on 14 Aug 2023, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,949 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
7,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,761 miles
  • 2022 – 160,949 miles
  • 2021 – 156,018 miles
  • 2020 – 150,439 miles
  • 2019 – 138,623 miles
  • 2017 – 127,376 miles
  • 2016 – 116,373 miles
  • 2015 – 108,904 miles
  • 2014 – 102,018 miles
  • 2013 – 97,523 miles
  • 2011 – 88,103 miles
  • 2010 – 80,960 miles
  • 2009 – 68,697 miles
  • 2008 – 56,578 miles
  • 2007 – 47,710 miles
  • 2006 – 34,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail161,761 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Towbar component excessively corroded fixed to rear bumper that is corroded and holed!! (6.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tca bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll of chassis starting to rust!!
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches are corroded

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail161,761 miles (+812)9 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,761 miles
    Test number
    196331575828
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded and holed (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Towbar component excessively corroded fixed to rear bumper that is corroded and holed!! (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner tca bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll of chassis starting to rust!!
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches are corroded

  2. Pass160,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,949 miles
    Test number
    257079369875
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail160,949 miles (+4,931)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,949 miles
    Test number
    258843958370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass156,018 miles (+5,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    156,018 miles
    Test number
    490977292029
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass150,439 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    150,439 miles
    Test number
    451830392388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail150,439 miles (+11,816)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,439 miles
    Test number
    803578556676
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass138,623 miles (+11,247)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,623 miles
    Test number
    378131315754
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass127,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    818879210868
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail127,376 miles (+11,003)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    627443794879
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass116,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,373 miles
    Test number
    245655378670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail116,373 miles (+7,469)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,373 miles
    Test number
    883411552124
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass108,904 miles (+6,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    662868333373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer wall cracking no cords showing
    • AdvisoryNearside wind screen cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti roll link rod pin bent
    • AdvisoryEngine stabler lower has movement in bush

  13. Pass102,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    466242684217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,018 miles (+4,495)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,018 miles
    Test number
    397222684269
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,523 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,523 miles
    Test number
    348770793246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,329 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,329 miles
    Test number
    889772273025
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

  17. Fail94,329 miles (+6,226)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,329 miles
    Test number
    185112773496
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on egdes

  18. Pass88,103 miles (+7,143)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,103 miles
    Test number
    779320191276
    • NoteBoth bottom joint jackets in poor condition
    • NoteO/s/f anit roll bar link is slightly damage

  19. Pass80,960 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    362863390297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,478 miles (+7,781)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    242452392537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,697 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    240821299012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail68,688 miles (+12,110)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,688 miles
    Test number
    163849989454
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    294064348040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,578 miles (+8,868)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    300154248030
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,710 miles (+13,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,710 miles
    Test number
    224086387006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass34,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    582538656077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 BKY

Does LU03 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU03 BKY expired on 17 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU03 BKY?
The MOT on LU03 BKY expired on 17 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU03 BKY done?
LU03 BKY was recorded at 161,761 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2023, an average of 7,318 miles a year.
Has LU03 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 BKY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LU03 BKY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LU03 BKY find?
LU03 BKY failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2023 with 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside headlamp aim too high and too far to the left.; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill holed, and 18 more.

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