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BU52 LDO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,027 mi
Last recorded94,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LDO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 94,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

OTHER AREAS OF GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,027 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength MARKED UP (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 3 HOLE MARKED UP (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

OTHER AREAS OF GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 22 May 2017 94,072 miles

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

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 17 May 2016 94,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2016 94,072 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 91,818 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 91,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 83,640 miles

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

battery light illuminated

chassis corroded

exhaust box outer skins (both) corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 3 May 2014 83,630 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery light illuminated

chassis corroded

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

exhaust box outer skins (both) corroded

inner sills corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2012 80,246 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 80,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 74,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Reversing lights not working.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,422 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision missing.

Drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged.

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

Power steering metal pipe corrosion visible.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,422 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Drivers door mirror glass slightly damaged.

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

Power steering metal pipe corrosion visible.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 251,880 miles

advise hand brake at 23% min standard 16%

advise offside front wiper rack worn mainly at offside front

Pass 3 Mar 2007 199,893 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 145,797 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
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BU52 LDO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BU52 LDO, 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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BU52 LDO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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