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FH52 DTV

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,951 mi
Last recorded179,951 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 DTV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 179,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 177,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 177,478 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 173,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 173,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure loose in back plate (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure loose in back plate (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 169,942 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 169,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 159,786 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 148,737 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2013 136,158 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 123,767 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,593 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 105,431 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 94,745 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 92,642 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 84,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 84,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 57,438 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 57,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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 DTV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV registered?

FH52 DTV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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