CarVerify

Free Car Check

BT52 ZJE

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,316 mi
Last recorded151,316 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZJE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,316 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing broken

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front door mirror glass taped up

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

all welded plates covered in thick under seal

brake pedal rubber split

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2019 151,315 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind road wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror casing broken

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front door mirror glass taped up

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

brake pedal rubber split

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

break pedal anti slip split

Fail 10 Apr 2018 128,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

break pedal anti slip split

Pass 23 Feb 2017 122,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn from inner edge

exhaust skin peeling from centre silencers

Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,622 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by o/s/f top engine mounting and n/s/f flitch by gearbox mount (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r by rear leaf spring mount and n/s/r mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn from inner edge

exhaust skin peeling from centre silencers

Pass 20 Feb 2016 117,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 110,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 103,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front and rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside front and rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 92,589 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

center rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,165 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,165 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2011 78,281 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 78,272 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,700 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 60,652 miles

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

Nearside front wing mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 37,583 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 37,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 26,930 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BT52 ZJE is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ZJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT52 ZJE?

You can check the full history of BT52 ZJE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BT52 ZJE registered?

BT52 ZJE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is BT52 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 ZJE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 ZJE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT52 ZJE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.