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BJ52 CMF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 CMF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,655 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion under vehicle not bad too fail

Pass 13 Feb 2018 102,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion All over the body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 101,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 101,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated top edge gone black touching letters (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise osf tire to rear

Pass 26 Jan 2016 101,205 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded and leaking stearing fluid (2.3.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,959 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,891 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to get access to battery compartment

Fail 28 Jan 2014 94,891 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

just passed emisions advise check filters

unable to get access to battery compartment

Pass 29 Jan 2013 90,108 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 90,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to sills

Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to sills

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,811 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 79,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,863 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 72,863 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,352 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,100 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 49,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,377 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front 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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BJ52 CMF 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 53.8%.

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 BJ52 CMF, 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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What year was BJ52 CMF registered?

BJ52 CMF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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