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BL52 XNG

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,349 mi
Last recorded105,349 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,349 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,894 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 90,894 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 81,205 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,245 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 65,298 miles

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside chassis

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Fail 29 Nov 2016 65,296 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside chassis

Surface corrosion on nearside and offside inner sills

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,942 miles

Surface corrosion on all chassis members and inner sills

Pass 7 Oct 2014 50,098 miles

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

Surface corrosion on inner sills

Surface corrosion on rear chassis members

Surface cracks on rear tyres outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,222 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 42,220 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,862 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 29,960 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 29,960 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,261 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 11,745 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 7,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 7,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 5,683 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 XNG is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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