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BG52 VNW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,807 mi
Last recorded92,807 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 92,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tipper out riggers corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 90,009 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 89,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,232 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 83,438 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,612 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,253 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,149 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,473 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,906 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 45,129 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,251 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,251 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,550 miles

front disc worn + scored

Fail 24 Oct 2011 36,550 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

front disc worn + scored

Fail 22 Oct 2010 31,032 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 31,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 24,416 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 24,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 15,694 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 8,218 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 8,218 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 188 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 VNW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNW, 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 VNW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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