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BN52 EAP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

201,893 mi
Last recorded201,893 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 201,893 miles

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 192,103 miles

severe rust on towing hitch mounting area

Fail 23 Dec 2021 192,080 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

severe rust on towing hitch mounting area

Pass 30 Dec 2020 186,473 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 186,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 178,047 miles

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

under side coverd in wax oil

Pass 24 May 2018 171,103 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 165,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 159,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

hole in o,s /n,s rear inner wheel arch . outside prescribed area .

slight damp on rear hubs .

Pass 28 May 2015 153,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all chassis crossmembers corroded

n/s sill corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 145,419 miles

corrosion on sump

Fail 29 May 2014 145,384 miles

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

corrosion on sump

Pass 31 May 2013 135,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 119,674 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 89,565 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 72,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,062 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,062 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,299 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 21,571 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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BN52 EAP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN52 EAP, 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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BN52 EAP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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