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BL52 FKS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,413 mi
Last recorded174,413 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 174,413 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 166,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 154,684 miles

many areas of floor and chassis sections covered in heavy surface rust

Fail 15 May 2013 154,567 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

many areas of floor and chassis sections covered in heavy surface rust

Pass 21 May 2012 141,404 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FRAME SPLIT / HOLED NON LOAD BEARING

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHSSIS AND FLOOR

Fail 16 May 2012 141,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER FRAME SPLIT / HOLED NON LOAD BEARING

VARIOUS CORROSION TO CHSSIS AND FLOOR

Pass 18 May 2011 127,579 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 114,647 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 102,449 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 102,256 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 91,857 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 83,694 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,591 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,591 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 69,059 miles

nearside front tyre reaching wear limit

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 FKS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FKS, 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 FKS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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