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BT52 NLZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,309 mi
Last recorded187,309 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

windscreen cracked - not effecting drivers view

Pass 9 Feb 2015 183,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre - not deep enough to reach cords

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 179,253 miles

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

Corrosion to rear of n/s body sill

Crack n/s of windscreen

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 174,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 170,375 miles

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

Front brake discs surfaces corroded

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Rear propshaft u/j breaking up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 166,875 miles

Front brake disc surfaces corroded

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

Nsr lamp damaged

Propshaft rear u/j beginning to break up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades poor

Fail 1 Feb 2011 166,874 miles

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

Front brake disc surfaces corroded

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

Nsr lamp damaged

Propshaft rear u/j beginning to break up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Feb 2010 163,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 158,856 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 132,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

timing chain very noisy when cold

Fail 7 Jan 2008 132,049 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

timing chain very noisy when cold

Fail 22 Jan 2007 101,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,049 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 76,680 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,680 miles

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 NLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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