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CA52 BDU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,675 mi
Last recorded121,675 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 BDU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 121,675 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure N/S front bumper corner insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing/ floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns sliding door step holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair not seam welded within 30cm of seat/ seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe snapped off hanging on 1 mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded high pressure pipe to rack excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing corroded and detached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side and nearside rear chassis corroded within 30 cm of shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat insecure on mounts (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front number plate insecure on mount (0.1 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member under engine corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to LSV corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear row of seats removed, making 10 passenger seats

Rear reverse lights inoperative

vehicle holed & corroded in non prescribed areas

Fail 17 Jun 2021 121,644 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seatbelt & buckle insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing/floor corroded & detached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair not seam welded, within 30cm of seatbelt/seat mounting bolts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded high pressure pipe from pump to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe blowing, nearly broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

10 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded & holed, not prescribed area

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 11/10 (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wing repair poor but not prescribed area

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 11/10 (5.2.3 (m))

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

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides - both damp (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lights not working

sliding door, front of doorstep corroded & holed but not prescribed area

Pass 19 Jul 2019 115,405 miles

Central exhaust silencer delaminating

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Step heavily corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,765 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner tyre flat

Propshaft centre bearing collapsed

Pass 4 Jul 2017 103,685 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 103,685 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2016 101,857 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 100,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,850 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 93,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2012 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2012 82,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 77,688 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 62,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2008 48,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 34,569 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 2,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 16,476 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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CA52 BDU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA52 BDU, 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 BDU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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