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BL52 XMM

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

236,349 mi
Last recorded236,349 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XMM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 236,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer corrision

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 230,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 230,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 230,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 227,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 223,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 215,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 215,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired linkage worn out (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has sidewall damage.

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 205,741 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-75r16c (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 205,741 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-75r16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 198,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 198,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside whhel arch missing offside wheel arch bracket deteriotated

ns door mirror lens cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2012 178,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 168,761 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 150,747 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 150,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 129,755 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,900 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 105,690 miles

injectors slight damp †load valve slow to operate †o/s/f coil spring slight off stop

Pass 8 May 2006 97,048 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 XMM is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XMM, 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 XMM is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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