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FM52 HMJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

249,415 mi
Last recorded249,415 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 249,415 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 249,415 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 249,369 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 246,177 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 246,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & outridger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 240,433 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 238,987 miles

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 238,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 236,376 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 236,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outteriger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 234,310 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 234,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 230,698 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear wheel mud guards are missing

fuel tank secured by strap

Fail 30 Dec 2014 230,663 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both rear wheel mud guards are missing

fuel tank secured by strap

Pass 10 Dec 2013 223,307 miles

Body has corrosion too side, sides has seaveral mounts missing

Front bumper insecure

Heavey scratches on near side of screen

Near side rear mud gaurd missing

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 1 front and most marker lights not working

Rear mudguard insecure

Tailgate not fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2013 223,307 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Body has corrosion too side, sides has seaveral mounts missing

Front bumper insecure

Heavey scratches on near side of screen

Near side rear mud gaurd missing

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 1 front and most marker lights not working

Rear mudguard insecure

Tailgate not fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jan 2013 217,412 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside front top marker lamp not working

rear brake imbalance

Fail 31 Jan 2013 217,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

nearside front top marker lamp not working

rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Aug 2011 197,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 197,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 166,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass taped in

Fail 11 Aug 2010 166,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass taped in

Pass 19 Aug 2009 141,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 141,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear inner tyre has nail puncture

rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Aug 2008 115,868 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front top marker light not working

Pass 14 Aug 2007 99,867 miles

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

offside front top marker light not working

offside rear marker light not working

Fail 13 Aug 2007 99,861 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

offside front top marker light not working

offside rear marker light not working

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,352 miles

crack in o/s outrigger not within 30cm of load bearing area

front discs well worn

n/s/r inner tyre on legal limit

o/s/r inner tyre close to legal limit

some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 Aug 2006 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

crack in o/s outrigger not within 30cm of load bearing area

front discs well worn

n/s/r inner tyre on legal limit

o/s/r inner tyre close to legal limit

some noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

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 HMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 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 FM52 HMJ, 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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FM52 HMJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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