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BT52 GUC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,394 mi
Last recorded152,394 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2016 152,394 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort rear foot brake (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill by step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to all parts of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2016 149,749 miles

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

corrosion repairs carried out and coverd over to rear chassie both buy spring mounts

corrosion through out vehicle structre

corrosion to both sills and door steps cover over

Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 138,884 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 138,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 133,874 miles

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on sills and undersills

slight play in n/s front hub

Fail 19 Oct 2011 133,870 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

corrosion on chassis sections

corrosion on sills and undersills

slight play in n/s front hub

Pass 2 Mar 2010 126,045 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 126,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 116,004 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 95,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 95,479 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,338 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,322 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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 GUC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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