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BG52 VCM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,574 mi
Last recorded181,574 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 181,574 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 180,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 164,902 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s/f side light dim

trailer socket cover missing

Fail 21 May 2014 164,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s/f side light dim

trailer socket cover missing

Pass 31 May 2013 145,921 miles

o/s/f body hole

o/s/f side light dim

Fail 22 May 2013 145,774 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f body hole

o/s/f side light dim

Pass 18 May 2012 123,114 miles

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

hole o/s/f cab

o/s/r outer tyre side wall damage

Fail 16 May 2012 123,079 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

hole o/s/f cab

o/s/r outer tyre side wall damage

Pass 27 May 2011 114,450 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 114,450 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 101,711 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 101,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 90,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 80,841 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 80,699 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,567 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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BG52 VCM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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