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BJ52 CTF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,484 mi
Last recorded234,484 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 234,484 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in places (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger in places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step in places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill in places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 227,904 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 227,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 222,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 222,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 207,601 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 207,601 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 191,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

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

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

child seat fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2011 175,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 162,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 162,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 149,917 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 136,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 136,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 123,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 106,201 miles

offside rear reflector damaged

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 CTF 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 BJ52 CTF, 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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BJ52 CTF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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