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BT52 GKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,456 mi
Last recorded145,456 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 GKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 145,456 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 145,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,876 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 130,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,745 miles

Advanced corrosion by load sensing valve.

Inspected in wet conditions.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,975 miles

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2012 107,002 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 107,002 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 96,462 miles

coolant low, added 1.5L, poss rad leaking

crack in n/s/r light unit

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 27 Jan 2011 96,462 miles

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

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

coolant low, added 1.5L, poss rad leaking

crack in n/s/r light unit

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,407 miles

N/S MIRRORT DAMAGED N/S/R/ LENS DAMAGED

Fail 14 Jan 2010 89,407 miles

N/S MIRRORT DAMAGED N/S/R/ LENS DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 73,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 64,638 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,815 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BT52 GKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT52 GKN, 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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BT52 GKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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