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BL52 ATF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

249,115 mi
Last recorded249,115 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 ATF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 249,115 miles

general underbody corrosion

sill step sections corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2018 249,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general underbody corrosion

sill step sections corroded

steel brake pipes corroding

windscreen cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2017 241,503 miles

corrosion to both step sections

steel brake pipes corroding

steel power steering pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2017 241,385 miles

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

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)

corrosion to both step sections

steel brake pipes corroding

steel power steering pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2016 234,074 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 233,873 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 23 Dec 2014 223,798 miles

corrosion to steps both offside and nearside front

Fail 15 Dec 2014 223,798 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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)

corrosion to steps both offside and nearside front

Pass 23 Dec 2013 208,230 miles

drivers seatbelt fraying slightly

general corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2012 190,936 miles

Chassis starting to corrode and to swell in places.

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2011 175,096 miles

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

Nearside inner sill corroied but not weakening the strength of the body.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 175,096 miles

Nearside inner sill corroied but not weakening the strength of the body.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 154,395 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 133,140 miles

front brake pads look low

general corrosion

nearside sill repair poor

offside front headlamp broken

offside front track rod end has slight play

rear tyres low on tread and nearside rear has a nail in it

Pass 5 Jan 2009 111,894 miles

NEARSIDE SILL HOLD AND REAER CROSS MEMBER CORRODING

Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,696 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 71,876 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 511,796 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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BL52 ATF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL52 ATF, 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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BL52 ATF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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