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BU52 URZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,798 mi
Last recorded141,798 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 141,798 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 138,256 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both r/h rear tyres 3mm tread

brake fluid dirty

front discs groved

front pads worn low

front top marker lts inop

l/h rear outer tyre outer wall cut

oil on underside of engine

power steering fluid low

r/h rear brake cable been rubbing on wheel rim cable operation signs of restricted movement

spare wheel loose

Fail 22 Feb 2007 138,256 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both r/h rear tyres 3mm tread

brake fluid dirty

front discs groved

front pads worn low

front top marker lts inop

l/h rear outer tyre outer wall cut

oil on underside of engine

power steering fluid low

r/h rear brake cable been rubbing on wheel rim cable operation signs of restricted movement

spare wheel loose

Pass 25 Jan 2006 97,367 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 97,362 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear h/brake cables fouling wheel inner rims

front pads low

l/h/rear hand brake cable binding

r/h/r/outer tyre tread low 2mm

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 URZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

BU52 URZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is BU52 URZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 URZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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