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BJ52 MHK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

160,355 mi
Last recorded160,355 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 MHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 160,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 160,130 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 160,340 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 160,134 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 160,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 157,580 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2015 157,577 miles

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

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2015 157,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

N/s rear chassis starting to corrode by bump stop area

N/s rear jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

O/s rear chassis starting to corrode by bump stop area

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 154,215 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 153,996 miles

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)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 149,765 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2013 149,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2012 144,543 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s rear sill

Pass 24 Sep 2011 139,013 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

n/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to debond

Pass 2 Oct 2010 131,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 117,946 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack knuckle

Pass 19 Dec 2008 115,323 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 115,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 92,497 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,148 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 66,409 miles

Offside Rear 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 MHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MHK, 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 MHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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