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BP52 FBL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Lpg 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,744 mi
Last recorded168,744 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 FBL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 168,744 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 147,843 miles

Oil leak

damage to n/s/f o/s/f wings

Pass 16 Feb 2013 141,898 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 137,287 miles

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

damage to n/s o/s wings

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f indicator cracked

o/s/f tyre smooth inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 128,736 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 128,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 112,810 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut/damaged

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2009 112,810 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut/damaged

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2008 97,718 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 97,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 81,706 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 76,314 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 67,660 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 FBL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,295cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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