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FM52 FUE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,656 mi
Last recorded112,656 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FUE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,656 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,027 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,959 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,366 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 87,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 84,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 84,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 72,766 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,444 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 40,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FM52 FUE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM52 FUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM52 FUE registered?

FM52 FUE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is FM52 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 FUE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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