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BL52 XLC

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XLC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 99,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wiper ends split

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,264 miles

Rear lower wheel arch to floor rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2014 70,446 miles

offside inner sill repaired

suspension arms surface rust

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,010 miles

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

corrosion hole in offside inner sill,not in prescribed area

corrosion hole in rear crossmember,not in prescribed area

rear axle bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,801 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,960 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls perished

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,115 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 26,115 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 23,713 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,569 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,808 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f wiper blade has smalltear

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,880 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 XLC is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

BL52 XLC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is BL52 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 XLC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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