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FM52 HMU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,510 mi
Last recorded147,510 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front WING CORROSION

Offside Front ARCH CORRODED

Offside Front WING CORROSION

Fail 5 Feb 2021 147,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working FRONT OF BED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working REAR OF BED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working FRONT OF BED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working REAR OF BED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired CAB TO CHASSIS RIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose WING CORRIOSION (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose WING CORROSION (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front CROSS MEMBER CORROSION

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

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

Pass 25 Feb 2019 142,639 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 142,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 139,395 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted but does lock and seal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and cab (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 139,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle locating bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted but does lock and seal

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis and cab (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 134,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 134,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2016 131,895 miles

Offside Front arm bushes worn

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

oil leak

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 131,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2014 125,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Dec 2014 125,693 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 121,020 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 121,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 118,661 miles

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

Marker lights not working/damaged

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

Nearside rear service brake low effort.

Nearside seatbelt slight damage

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Vehicle has general underside chassis corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2012 118,661 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded/worn

Marker lights not working/damaged

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

Nearside rear service brake low effort.

Nearside seatbelt slight damage

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Vehicle has general underside chassis corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2011 105,527 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

osf tyre worn both edges

Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs worn and corroded

osf tyre worn both edges

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,243 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 97,243 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,777 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 91,768 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 73,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 59,336 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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FM52 HMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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