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FA52 HJU

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,515 miles

OUTER SILLS CORRODED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Fail 17 Nov 2022 89,515 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OUTER SILLS CORRODED NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,312 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 86,312 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 83,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 83,181 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 80,042 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 80,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,446 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear body sills corroded not prescribed areas

Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,831 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,856 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 54,079 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,642 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 25,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,086 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 17,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 13,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,093 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 8,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 8,152 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 6,889 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 HJU is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HJU, 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 HJU registered?

FA52 HJU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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