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BU52 LHR

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

254,893 mi
Last recorded254,893 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 254,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 251,065 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 249,033 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 249,033 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 242,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2011 234,655 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 229,609 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 229,609 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 224,513 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 224,513 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 200,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 200,791 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 185,487 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 185,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 153,104 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 153,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 116,552 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 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.

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