MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both Front inner wings corroded & holed
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Diff cover porous - leaking
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
bulkhead brake pipes started to corrod
nearside front wheel arch holed/corroded outwith prescribed areas
outer sills corroded
rear diff damp
both front inner wings corroded/holed outwith prescribed areas
both front wishbone bushes started to split
prop shaft centre bush worn
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMEBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMEBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front inner wings corroded/holed outwith prescribed areas
both front wishbone bushes started to split
prop shaft centre bush worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING 30CM FROM STRUT TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING 30CM FROM SUBFRAME (5.3.6 (a) (i))
offside front inner wing heavily corroded (outwith prescribed areas
offside rear inner sill heavily holed/corroded (outwith prescribed areas
Exhaust system insecure CLAMP SLACK (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side overall 6% (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CROSS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside front inner wing heavily corroded (outwith prescribed areas
offside rear inner sill heavily holed/corroded (outwith prescribed areas
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes at n/s bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake binding 105kg's **borderline pass**
heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded/delaminating
various brake pipes are slightly corroded
n/s/f wheel bearing has play
o/s/f metal brake pipe is corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r brake requires attention
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r brake requires attention
o/s/r brake cable bent up at an angle & not much clearance next to wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/r brake cable bent up at an angle & not much clearance next to wheel
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FD52 YDW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc 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 FD52 YDW, 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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FD52 YDW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2003.
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