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BL52 BSV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,192 mi
Last recorded151,192 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 151,192 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 151,192 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 142,086 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 142,041 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 136,562 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 136,516 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 132,885 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,881 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front chassis corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,767 miles

nearside rear chassis corroded but not in prescribed area and general underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2013 125,971 miles

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

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

nearside rear chassis corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 118,467 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 107,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,331 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,583 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 75,382 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 64,934 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 BSV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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