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BT52 KHE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,538 mi
Last recorded164,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 164,538 miles

Drivers view of the road slightly impaired due to size of chin

Nearside fornt inner wing is corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside sill and sill end corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Passenger seat belt slightly chaffed

Fail 8 Jan 2015 164,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Drivers view of the road slightly impaired due to size of chin

Nearside fornt inner wing is corroded but outside prescribed area

Nearside sill and sill end corroded but outside prescribed area

Offside inner sill corroded but outside prescribed area

Passenger seat belt slightly chaffed

Pass 13 Jan 2014 152,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf arch,os inner sill, chassis all corroded and/or holed outside prescribed area

nsr lens damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2013 152,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear light lense damaged

off side mirror damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2013 139,792 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 139,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 133,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 120,000 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 111,208 miles

all rear chassis rails rusty

Corrosion in the nearside rear outer sill and jacking point

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 111,185 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all rear chassis rails rusty

excessive corrosion in the nearside rear outer sill and jacking point

Pass 9 Dec 2008 89,439 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting to form within the chassis rails

minor damage to the nearside rear light lens

Fail 6 Dec 2008 89,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting to form within the chassis rails

minor damage to the nearside rear light lens

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,874 miles

Coolant leak

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

damage to the offside front tyre not exposing any ply or cords

spare wheel missing

Fail 27 Nov 2007 69,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

damage to the offside front tyre not exposing any ply or cords

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,540 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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 KHE 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 56.3%.

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 KHE, 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 KHE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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