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FH52 DTK

2003 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

165,295 mi
Last recorded165,295 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DTK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 165,295 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 165,266 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crossmember behind rear axil holed o/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose not secured to bracket (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2022 164,670 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 164,557 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 159,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose & pipe not secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 159,101 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose & pipe not secured (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 155,561 miles

corr and holed present at n/s/front wheel arch

Pass 13 Dec 2017 128,743 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 128,742 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 109,847 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front inner arches corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,847 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front inner arches corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,474 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 81,474 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,788 miles

Body panels have signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,845 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 63,943 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,297 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 44,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 36,873 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,833 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,497 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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FH52 DTK is a 2003 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FH52 DTK, 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 FH52 DTK registered?

FH52 DTK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is FH52 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 DTK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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