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BU52 LFN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,083 mi
Last recorded199,083 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 199,083 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 199,083 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 194,825 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 183,810 miles

deteriation nearside wiper blade

oil leaks from engine

Fail 27 Jan 2015 183,800 miles

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

deteriation nearside wiper blade

oil leaks from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2014 173,469 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 173,421 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 166,219 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 166,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 157,367 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 157,367 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2010 144,579 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 144,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 125,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 109,029 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 94,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,484 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 77,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 LFN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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