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BL52 AYM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 118,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 118,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 114,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 97,480 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 97,480 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,075 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 92,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,441 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

Drivers wiper blade in poor condition

Engine tickover erratic.

Light bearing noise from o/s front when rotated.

O/s front tyre low on tread.

Signs of smoke/fumes from exhaust tail pipe.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 76,434 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn.

Drivers wiper blade in poor condition

Engine tickover erratic.

Light bearing noise from o/s front when rotated.

O/s front tyre low on tread.

Signs of smoke/fumes from exhaust tail pipe.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,686 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 51,216 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 37,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AYM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc 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 AYM, 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 AYM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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