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BU52 UTT

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests35 (19 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate54.3%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 156,405 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper marker lights blanked off

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside side marker lights not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

corrosion to under-body, particularly around steps

washers very poor

Fail 21 Nov 2024 156,314 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper marker lights blanked off

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside side marker lights not working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip provision split

corrosion to under-body, particularly around steps

washers very poor

Pass 5 Dec 2023 152,313 miles

Offside no side marker lights working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper position lights blanked off

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion to front step

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. quite a severe 72% peak imbalance but not at maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split

Fail 28 Nov 2023 152,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper position lights blanked off

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside corrosion to front step

Offside no side marker lights working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. quite a severe 72% peak imbalance but not at maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split

Pass 13 Dec 2022 149,069 miles

Front Upper position lights blanked off

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedalm anti-slip device split

under-body corrosion, particularly around steps

Fail 13 Dec 2022 149,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper position lights blanked off

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement will require replacement very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedalm anti-slip device split

under-body corrosion, particularly around steps

Pass 29 Nov 2021 146,172 miles

Front Upper position lamps blanked off

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip provisiopn split

significant under-body corrosion, particularly around step areas

vehicle weighed in at 3,451kg - very lose to weight limit

washers very poor

Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,163 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt badly split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt totally shreaded (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper position lamps blanked off

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip provisiopn split

significant under-body corrosion, particularly around step areas

vehicle weighed in at 3,451kg - very lose to weight limit

washers very poor

Pass 15 Dec 2020 142,224 miles

Front Upper position lamps blanked off

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split

some underbody corrosion

windscreen washers very poor

Fail 3 Dec 2020 142,093 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values off the scale - covered everything in the workshop with soot! (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Brake cable damaged rubbing on wheel rim, partially cut through (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper position lamps blanked off

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% peak imbalance, parking brake 87% peak imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device split

some underbody corrosion

windscreen washers very poor

Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion below driver's door step

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device torn

Fail 21 Jun 2019 135,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion below driver's door step

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip device torn

Pass 22 Jun 2018 130,696 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid dirty

brake pedal anti-slip device split

Fail 20 Jun 2018 130,676 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid dirty

brake pedal anti-slip device split

Pass 8 Jun 2017 125,923 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 125,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing unable to find either passenger seat belt clasp (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside position lights not working

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

Offside position lights not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre flat

Pass 23 Jun 2016 120,562 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 120,531 miles

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

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 Outer Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge worn smooth!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 113,801 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s front side marker not working & lens missing

o/s rear side marker not working

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,891 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 105,881 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front side marker not working & lens missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,028 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant level low

front top marker lamps inop

nearside side marker lamp missing

offside rear top marker lamp lense broken

Fail 20 Jun 2013 98,028 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

belt noisey

coolant level low

front top marker lamps inop

nearside side marker lamp missing

offside rear top marker lamp lense broken

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,893 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 89,892 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,535 miles

both front top marker lights inop

nearside body mounting member cracked

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

nearside side marker light missing

offside rear light board twisted

offside rear top marker light lense broken

Fail 16 Jun 2011 80,530 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

both front top marker lights inop

nearside body mounting member cracked

nearside front indicator lamp cracked

nearside side marker light missing

offside rear light board twisted

offside rear top marker light lense broken

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,684 miles

both front top marker lights inop

nearside side marker light missing

offside body chassis cracked

offside rear light bracket bent

Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front top marker lights inop

nearside side marker light missing

offside body chassis cracked

offside front wheel bearing raw

offside rear light bracket bent

offside side marker light inop

Pass 17 Jun 2009 58,678 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 58,668 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 45,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 36,977 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,992 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 28,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

speedo obtructed

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 UTT is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.3%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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