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BT52 ZNE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,672 mi
Last recorded187,672 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 187,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) fractured (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play & slight rumble when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside crack in windscreen not seriously affecting the view

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

Offside Front sill backing corroded & holed

chassis corrosion close to upper gearbox mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2015 181,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 167,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 162,120 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 148,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 148,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 129,963 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 129,953 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

fuel flap inner housing clip broken

Pass 24 Jun 2009 113,813 miles

Nail in rear tyre

nearside rear tyre under\inflated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 98,589 miles

slight corosion nsr seal

Fail 1 Jul 2008 98,589 miles

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

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

slight corosion nsr seal

Pass 1 Aug 2007 80,355 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 80,355 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZNE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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