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FA52 HFU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,177 mi
Last recorded158,177 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 158,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch corosion

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Apr 2021 155,758 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,108 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 152,663 miles

Offside Front inner wing has corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 150,906 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 149,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 148,366 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 147,710 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 147,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 147,202 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 146,900 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2008 145,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 138,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 125,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 125,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 96,498 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 96,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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 HFU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

FA52 HFU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is FA52 HFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 HFU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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