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BV52 PXD

2003 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

236,839 mi
Last recorded236,839 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 PXD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 236,839 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 217,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Offside Front tyre inner edge wear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 213,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside mirror casing missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 212,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens damaged (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 195,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 171,475 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front outer sills corroding

both front wings and wheel archers corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2021 171,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top of chassis under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front outer sills corroding

both front wings and wheel archers corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2020 158,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroding

exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2020 158,801 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroding

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2019 152,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 152,317 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 136,624 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 129,524 miles

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

exhaust boxes deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 129,413 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

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

exhaust boxes deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 126,604 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear high level side light not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake pipes are greased

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2016 126,604 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear high level side light not working

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

brake pipes are greased

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,703 miles

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

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

offside rear inner tyre puntured

Fail 13 Jan 2015 124,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear inner tyre puntured

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,573 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 111,573 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2012 92,977 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,202 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Pass 23 Nov 2010 82,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 82,562 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 82,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 69,330 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 54,876 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,203 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 26,184 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 PXD is a 2003 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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