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FA52 HFG

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,657 mi
Last recorded146,657 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 HFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 146,657 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,420 miles

Exhaust outer skin damaged

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 144,409 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 144,409 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 141,540 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 134,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 125,909 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 116,991 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 116,991 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2015 108,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 102,835 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 102,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 93,970 miles

windscreen damaged out side of drivers view of road

Pass 11 May 2012 85,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 85,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washers struggle to reach screen

interior mirror missing

nearside front mirror damaged

offside rear of tail gate not properly secured

Pass 14 May 2011 74,899 miles

nearside of tipper body has modification resulting in sharp edge

nearside rear mudflap insecure due to corrison

Fail 13 May 2011 74,899 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

nearside of tipper body has modification resulting in sharp edge

nearside rear mudflap insecure due to corrison

Pass 17 May 2010 65,204 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 65,204 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 54,658 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 54,658 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 43,459 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 43,459 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2007 33,018 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,570 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,383 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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FA52 HFG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

FA52 HFG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is FA52 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 HFG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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