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BV52 PGZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,447 mi
Last recorded191,447 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 191,447 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 191,447 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 187,676 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar D rubbers have slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2021 187,674 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet catch missing (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective primary catch missing (3.1 (c))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brakes imbalance 80% n/s/r slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.81 (3.00) (8.2.2.2 (b))

Power steering component insecure power steering resevoir insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f pads below (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

both rear d rubbers slight play

front discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2019 182,705 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Nov 2019 182,703 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg upper (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 178,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2018 178,663 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Pair D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 173,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front corrosion on chassis

Pass 16 Nov 2016 166,181 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 156,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 148,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 138,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 138,113 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 127,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,040 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 117,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 107,367 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 107,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 93,037 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 88,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,170 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 48,641 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 PGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PGZ, 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 PGZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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