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BP52 EPA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,011 mi
Last recorded199,011 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 EPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 199,011 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 199,011 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper insecure

Front bumper insecure o/s/f

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

o/s/r mudflap loose

Pass 22 Feb 2011 167,854 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 141,012 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated

nearside front fog light innoperative

Fail 13 Jan 2010 140,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

alternator belt deteriorated

nearside front fog light innoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2009 137,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 17 Jan 2008 117,182 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 97,195 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 97,195 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front pads

Pass 24 Jan 2006 71,306 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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BP52 EPA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP52 EPA, 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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BP52 EPA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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