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BP52 HGO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 161,964 miles

had lots of welding like a patch work quilt general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2017 161,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

top step corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 159,323 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 157,368 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 157,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 153,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 147,414 miles

rear crossmember corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2013 147,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 132,531 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on doth edges

Fail 23 Jul 2012 132,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on doth edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 127,858 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 125,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,632 miles

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 83,299 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 58,097 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 HGO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BP52 HGO, 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 HGO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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