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FH52 RCV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 RCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch /floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrossion to under body

Fail 19 Jun 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

some corrossion to under body

Pass 18 Jul 2017 213,210 miles

underbody / inner wheel arches at front corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 213,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working and incomplete (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working and nearside (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

underbody / inner wheel arches at front corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 210,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

rear x member corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 210,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working and nearside (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort and nearside (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front inner wheel arch corroded

rear x member corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 208,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear lines (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NS inner / outer sill + NSR + OSR chassis rails inner wheel archs (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS + OS (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 201,152 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 201,152 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 192,004 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 191,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2013 178,501 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 166,261 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 166,261 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 154,544 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 154,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 144,009 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 144,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 128,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 108,526 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 108,526 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 90,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 72,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 72,405 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 RCV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

FH52 RCV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is FH52 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 RCV shows 26 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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