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BL52 XLE

2003 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,703 mi
Last recorded166,703 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XLE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 166,703 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 123,480 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,148 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 79,437 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 64,211 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 64,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 47,518 miles

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

offside rear mudguard has slight split

Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,518 miles

offside rear mudguard has slight split

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 XLE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 XLE registered?

BL52 XLE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is BL52 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 XLE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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