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BT52 HCK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

178,746 mi
Last recorded178,746 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 178,746 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced step corroded from back panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 177,218 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outer sills heavily undersealed

slight underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 175,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in linkage rod bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front wing has corrosion and sharp edges (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split in drive shaft gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S outer sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 175,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber split and worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/s inner sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Rear wheel arch corroded and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in linkage rod bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front wing has corrosion and sharp edges (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight split in drive shaft gaitor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slight fraying on edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security O/S outer sill damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 165,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

under body surface corrosion to floor and chassis areas.

Fail 9 Jun 2021 165,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis holed and corroded around brake valve. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed and corroded within 30 cm of damper mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable fowling leaf spring. (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable fowling leaf spring (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 167,166 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin

Pass 14 Jun 2019 156,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 144,162 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 144,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2017 127,035 miles
Fail 28 May 2017 126,965 miles

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 108,662 miles

foot brake anti slip has slight wear

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,983 miles

exhaust outerskin corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 100,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 100,008 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 93,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,410 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,432 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

VEHICLE HEAVY SOILED ON UNDERBODY

Pass 4 May 2011 76,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror glass cracked but still providing view to rear

Fail 15 Apr 2011 76,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror glass cracked but still providing view to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 71,034 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 48,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 48,143 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,660 miles

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

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 HCK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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