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BT52 ZJN

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,279 mi
Last recorded197,279 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ZJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 197,279 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 191,347 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip pad is worn

Fail 6 Jan 2016 191,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad is worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 185,134 miles

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

nearside marker lights not working

offside rear marker light is not working

Fail 14 Jan 2015 185,127 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside marker lights not working

offside rear marker light is not working

Pass 9 Jan 2014 172,115 miles

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

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

nearside top marker light not working

offside rear light lens is repaired with tape

offside rear top marker light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2013 160,642 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad is worn slightly

nearside door mirror baking is dmaged

offside marker light is not working

Fail 12 Jan 2013 160,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip pad is worn slightly

nearside door mirror baking is dmaged

offside marker light is not working

Pass 21 Jan 2012 152,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 19 Jan 2012 152,034 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,787 miles

wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 11 Jan 2011 131,782 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 Dec 2009 122,124 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 122,124 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2008 111,416 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 111,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wipers split

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,680 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 94,680 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front upper position lamp inop

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,156 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 78,156 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2006 57,078 miles

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

n/side aim on upper limit o/s aim on lower limit

nail in n/s/r inner tyre o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

slight distortion o/s/f brake disc

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 ZJN is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZJN, 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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What year was BT52 ZJN registered?

BT52 ZJN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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