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BL52 AYV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

168,765 mi
Last recorded168,765 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 168,765 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger / Spring mount to rear of wheel arch corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger / inner sill to front of rear wheel arch corroded & holed , also inadequately repaired previously (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in arm marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail above axle both side corroded & holed . Previous repair is inadequate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger / Spring mount behind wheel arch corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger to rear of leaf Spring mounting , front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger to rear of leaf Spring mounting , front of wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of chassis rail / rear cross member corroded & holed (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both edges & worn close to legal limit

Nearside Inner sill corroded & holed , not within prescribed area . Marked A & arrowed

Offside Front Drivers mirror broken , but providing adequate rear view

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to legal limit

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall badly cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2015 164,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

exhaust badly corrided and rattling

front brake discs badly worn

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Fail 3 Sep 2015 164,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

exhaust badly corrided and rattling

front brake discs badly worn

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2014 160,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust very badly corrided

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 160,889 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust very badly corrided

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2013 157,055 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 157,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front windsceen cracked outside swept area

nearside rear light cluster broken

Pass 7 Dec 2012 153,656 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 153,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 132,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 114,434 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 94,871 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 94,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2007 77,093 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 66,381 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 AYV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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