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BL52 XLY

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,405 mi
Last recorded73,405 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 73,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,492 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,736 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,989 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,319 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 20,314 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 17,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 12,814 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 12,810 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XLY is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

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

Is BL52 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 XLY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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