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FL52 AKE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

117,438 mi
Last recorded117,438 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 AKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 117,438 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 116,203 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 115,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 114,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch 30cm from top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch 30cm from top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 104,882 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 88,085 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 81,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,832 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 71,184 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,240 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,766 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 39,040 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 39,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 30,154 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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FL52 AKE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FL52 AKE, 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 FL52 AKE registered?

FL52 AKE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is FL52 AKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 AKE shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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