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BU52 LCE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

241,184 mi
Last recorded241,184 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LCE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 241,184 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 223,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 209,364 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 209,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear chassis corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2013 186,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 169,018 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 160,145 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 153,395 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 146,600 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 135,165 miles

near side front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Fail 6 Nov 2007 13,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2007 115,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 83,280 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 83,280 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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BU52 LCE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BU52 LCE, 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

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What year was BU52 LCE registered?

BU52 LCE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is BU52 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 LCE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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