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FM52 JVU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,046 mi
Last recorded147,046 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 JVU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 147,046 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 147,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 128,584 miles

Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,087 miles

Both prop shaft center bearings

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2016 108,087 miles

Both prop shaft center bearings

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,500 miles

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

corrosion to drivers step but just outsidethe 30cm perscribed area

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to drivers step but just outsidethe 30cm perscribed area

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 73,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 111,973 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 73,441 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 71,050 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,050 miles

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,820 miles

handbrake travel high

offside rear inner tyre low

slight interaction offside rear lamp cluster

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bush's

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,703 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 43,000 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,949 miles

Brake pedal rubber split but servicable

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 34,949 miles

Brake pedal rubber split but servicable

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 27,149 miles

N/S/F MARKER LIGHT IN/OP †O/S/R MARKER LAMP BROKEN †N/S/R & O/S/R AUX TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPE RUSTY

Fail 26 Jan 2007 27,149 miles

N/S/F MARKER LIGHT IN/OP †O/S/R MARKER LAMP BROKEN †N/S/R & O/S/R AUX TAIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPE RUSTY

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 21,427 miles

N/S/F (SIDE) MARKER LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/R MARKER LIGHT (SIDE) NOT WORKING

REAR (BOTH) MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING AND DAMAGED

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 JVU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JVU, 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 FM52 JVU registered?

FM52 JVU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FM52 JVU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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