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BG52 VRK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,909 mi
Last recorded143,909 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 143,909 miles

Both park brake cables slightly touching tyres

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

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

n/s front brake pipe to flexi grease covered

slight movement in n/s steering rack end

Fail 7 Aug 2015 143,909 miles

Both park brake cables slightly touching tyres

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

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

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

n/s front brake pipe to flexi grease covered

slight movement in n/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,942 miles

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

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

both wing repeaters dull

drivers seat belt starting to deteriorate

horn low tone

n/s/f wheel slight bind

o/s head lamp slightly low

o/s/f hub bolt (one has a double locking device )

Pass 13 Aug 2013 128,743 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

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

underbonnet stay secured by wire

Fail 12 Aug 2013 12,874 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Both n/s tyres wearing down

Front brake pads wearing down

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

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

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear inner tyre wearing down

underbonnet stay secured by wire

Fail 13 Aug 2012 119,255 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 119,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 116,051 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

o/s front macpherson strut top support bearing slightly tight

slight clicking from steering rack noticed during lock to lock check

Fail 29 Jul 2011 116,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both number plates deteriorating

o/s front macpherson strut top support bearing slightly tight

slight clicking from steering rack noticed during lock to lock check

Pass 21 Jul 2010 97,861 miles

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

Under bonnet stay retaining clip broken

Pass 21 Jul 2009 89,814 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 89,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 800,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

n/s rear hand brake cable rubbing on inner wheel ,,,rectified at station

rear number plate worn

Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,141 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link rod/bolt is bent below securing nut.

Passenger side main mirror is missing.(Advise early replacement.)

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 11 May 2006 49,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber is split.

Offside front tyre has a cut in outer wall.

Offside rear tyre has a max tread depth of 2mm.

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 VRK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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