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FA52 HGE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 156,456 miles

Body not fully secure body mountings on body dry and scaly advise to descale and further inspect repair as needed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 156,456 miles

Body not fully secure body mountings on body dry and scaly advise to descale and further inspect repair as needed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 154,257 miles

back body structure very dry and scaly throughout advise to clean and further inspect

both back boxes outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 151,547 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,770 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,170 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 89,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,810 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 70,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 45,220 miles

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

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 HGE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HGE, 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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FA52 HGE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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