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BV52 OYS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,336 mi
Last recorded204,336 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 OYS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 204,336 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 204,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 199,008 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 185,632 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 173,843 miles

tow bar electrics not working

Fail 2 May 2012

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

tow bar electrics not working

Pass 3 May 2011 161,404 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 147,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r axel hub seal leaking

Pass 8 May 2010 147,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r axel hub seal leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2009 133,909 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 121,939 miles

bonnet hinges bent.

offside hand brake cable showing signs of seizing up.

Fail 15 Feb 2008 121,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet hinges bent.

offside hand brake cable showing signs of seizing up.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 102,651 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 85,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 85,784 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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BV52 OYS is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV52 OYS, 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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BV52 OYS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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