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DN52 UAW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,556 mi
Last recorded181,556 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UAW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 181,556 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 181,556 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 177,852 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 173,180 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 143,132 miles

battery light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

o/s wiper mechanism worn

refer also prior fail/advise 10/1/8

slight seepage pinion area

Fail 10 Jan 2008 143,059 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Noise from N/S/F Wheel/hub area

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 106,793 miles

advises as per failure

Fail 17 Jan 2007 106,792 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 76,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 76,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine leaking water

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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DN52 UAW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DN52 UAW, 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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DN52 UAW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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