MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links
stone chip in windscreen
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
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
front brake discs poor condition
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)
Brake pedal rubber split but servicable
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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)
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
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)
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
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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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FM52 JVU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.
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