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BL52 XKJ

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,367 mi
Last recorded141,367 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,367 miles

n/s/r middle door damage

Fail 4 Jul 2016 141,367 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r middle door damage

Pass 7 Jul 2015 135,876 miles

o/s/r quorter dents

oil leak advise

Pass 7 Jul 2014 128,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 122,359 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 122,359 miles

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,477 miles

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

heavy knock from steering rack poss o.s. ??

Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

heavy knock from steering rack poss o.s. ??

Pass 2 May 2011 79,897 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 79,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,683 miles

light cuts to n/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,487 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 43,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 36,671 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 21,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 21,975 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 XKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XKJ, 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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What year was BL52 XKJ registered?

BL52 XKJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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