MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member at (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s side marker damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
n/s side marker damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 LHR 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 58.8%.
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 LHR, 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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What year was BU52 LHR registered?
BU52 LHR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.
Is BU52 LHR safe to buy?
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