MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Lower 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)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower 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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front 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)
Centre exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Both front disc pitted
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear no plate dirty
Both front disc pitted
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear no plate dirty
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BL52 AVB is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BL52 AVB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BL52 AVB?
You can check the full history of BL52 AVB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BL52 AVB registered?
BL52 AVB is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 2003.
Is BL52 AVB safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL52 AVB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BL52 AVB have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL52 AVB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.