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FA52 AWU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 AWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside inner sill area corroded

acceptable stone chip on windscreen

vehicle generally corroded on underside

Fail 7 Feb 2017 74,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside inner sill area corroded

acceptable stone chip on windscreen

vehicle generally corroded on underside

Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,025 miles

chip in center of windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in center of windscreen

exhaust deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,110 miles

acceptable chip in centre of windscreen

both exhaust boxes deteriorating

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,110 miles

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

acceptable chip in centre of windscreen

both exhaust boxes deteriorating

both sides front outer c/v gaiters insecure

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 31 Jan 2014 67,850 miles

all chassis members very rusty

chip in windscreen

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

signs of corrosion o/s front inner wing/chassis

signs of corrosion to o/s inner sill

towbar plug socket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,639 miles

both side front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both sides inner sill showing signs of corrosion

chip in windscreen

n/s lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

n/s rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

no spare wheel

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,978 miles

chip in windscreen

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

slight coolant leak on hose joint

Pass 3 Feb 2011 57,175 miles

o/s front wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear number plate deteriorating

small acceptable chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,498 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,205 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 29,791 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FA52 AWU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA52 AWU, 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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What year was FA52 AWU registered?

FA52 AWU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is FA52 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 AWU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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