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CA52 BBX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BBX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2012 162,826 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all areas very corroded

o/s drivers seat damaged

rear doors damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 146,177 miles

Drivers seat belt in poor condition

N/S/R tyre unevenly worn

O/S screen washer poor

Fail 28 Nov 2011 146,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Corrosion to N/S foot step

Drivers seat belt in poor condition

N/S/R tyre unevenly worn

O/S screen washer poor

Pass 15 Jan 2011 140,304 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 140,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 130,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 111,022 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 94,038 miles

N/S/F LOWER ARM REAR BUSH

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,263 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 54,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CA52 BBX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA52 BBX, 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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CA52 BBX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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