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BT52 HCZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

373,130 mi
Last recorded373,130 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 373,130 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 373,130 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 372,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing close to strut mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working both lamps (2) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel in between inner and outer wing behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation also not releasing straight away (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working both lamps (2) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking leaking around cylinder/resevoir (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes(2) rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 357,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step by mud flap mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspect turbo intercooler leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 356,976 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/out rigger leaf spring anchor mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/door step by mud flap mounting bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspect turbo intercooler leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2017 334,971 miles

Nearside Rear Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower inner sill/door step corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 334,516 miles

Nearside rear brake binding after parking brake application (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower inner sill/door step corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg above axle (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 311,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded through

Nearside Rear lower wing corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded through close to chassis

Offside Rear lower wing corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 311,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front socket stuck on brake caliper bolt

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded through

Nearside Rear lower wing corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded through close to chassis

Offside Rear lower wing corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 287,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside rear lower wing corroded through

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded through close to chassis

offside rear lower wing corroded through

windscreen has damage nearside in excess of limits but does not affect driver's view of the road

Fail 7 Jul 2015 287,185 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside front amber side marker lamp not working

nearside rear lower wing corroded through

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded through close to chassis

offside rear lower wing corroded through

windscreen has damage nearside in excess of limits but does not affect driver's view of the road

Pass 30 Jun 2014 265,032 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2014 265,032 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 245,152 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 245,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 226,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

nearside rear hub/back plate has a misting of oil

wiper blade's torn/split on ends

Fail 10 Jul 2012 226,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn through on edge

nearside rear hub/back plate has a misting of oil

wiper blade's torn/split on ends

Pass 11 Jul 2011 204,540 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 204,540 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 195,635 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

diff leaking

nearside rear hub seal appears to be leaking

rear fuel tank strap damaged

Fail 13 May 2010 193,563 miles

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear fuel tank strap damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2009 168,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 168,704 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 126,732 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,238 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 85,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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