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BG52 JXO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,795 mi
Last recorded211,795 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 JXO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 211,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2017 207,307 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and sills (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear various places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 191,617 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen has a chip in it (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

Fail 17 May 2016 191,617 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (5.2.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen has a chip in it (8.3.1a)

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

corrosion in non prescribed areas

oil leak

play in inner rack joints

Pass 7 May 2015 163,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 167,101 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 167,097 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 149,371 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 149,866 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

driver seat base damaged

rear wheels tight to turn

unable to access rear seats and seatbelts

Pass 14 Oct 2011 135,928 miles

front pads low. req attention

n/s and o/s of vehicle rotten and holed. req attention

o/s/f top marker lamp missing. req attention

rear inner rims damaged. req attention

steering rack damp. req attention

Fail 13 Oct 2011 135,928 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front pads low. req attention

n/s and o/s of vehicle rotten and holed. req attention

o/s/f top marker lamp missing. req attention

rear inner rims damaged. req attention

steering rack damp. req attention

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 108,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,077 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 83,979 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,979 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 74,061 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,819 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 60,819 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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BG52 JXO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 JXO, 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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BG52 JXO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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