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BU52 TLO

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,566 mi
Last recorded183,566 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TLO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 183,566 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

engine slight misfire

Pass 6 Jan 2010 170,346 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 170,346 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 158,596 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 158,596 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 145,032 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 118,822 miles

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit & slightly mishapen in tread.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 118,822 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit & slightly mishapen in tread.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 87,021 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TLO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

BU52 TLO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is BU52 TLO safe to buy?

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