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FD52 YDW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,062 mi
Last recorded209,062 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 YDW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 209,062 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 196,119 miles

bulkhead brake pipes started to corrod

nearside front wheel arch holed/corroded outwith prescribed areas

outer sills corroded

rear diff damp

Pass 30 Nov 2021 192,038 miles

both front inner wings corroded/holed outwith prescribed areas

both front wishbone bushes started to split

prop shaft centre bush worn

Fail 27 Nov 2021 192,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020
Fail 29 Oct 2020

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 187,063 miles

offside front inner wing heavily corroded (outwith prescribed areas

offside rear inner sill heavily holed/corroded (outwith prescribed areas

Fail 15 Oct 2019 187,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 183,504 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 183,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 182,255 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 181,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 179,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 177,756 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded/delaminating

Pass 6 Oct 2012 177,560 miles

various brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 176,599 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has play

o/s/f metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2010 176,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r brake requires attention

Fail 25 Sep 2010 176,518 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 176,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 169,103 miles

o/s/r brake cable bent up at an angle & not much clearance next to wheel

Fail 11 Sep 2008 169,103 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 139,026 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 96,228 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 96,228 miles

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)

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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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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