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BT52 ZVF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

244,613 mi
Last recorded244,613 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 244,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded b/load valve to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 219,287 miles

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both sides sills slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

towbar socket cover missing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 219,287 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

both sides sills slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

towbar socket cover missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 215,348 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 215,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2012 212,433 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 212,433 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 208,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 199,343 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 187,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 179,551 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 146,994 miles

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

advanced wear on n/s & o/s rear anti roll bar link rods

front number plate fading

Pass 12 Dec 2005 113,425 miles

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

o/s parking brake not up to known standard

slight bind on o/s rear brake

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 ZVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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