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FM52 ODR

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,017 mi
Last recorded138,017 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 138,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes under chassis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion on chassis n/s above rear axle

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear inner sills behind rear wheels

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear wheel arch to floor

corrosion on n/s front inner sill

corrosion on o/s inner sill

corrosion on various parts of underbody

imbalance on n/s rear footbrake

n/s handbrake effort

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,920 miles

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

corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 25 Feb 2014 129,763 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on both inner and outer sills

corrosion on various parts of underbody

o/s front tyre perishing on walls

rear axle bump stops deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2013 125,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on both inner sills

corrosion on n/s outer sill

corrosion on various parts of underbody

rear axle bump stops deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2012 120,975 miles

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

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)

corrosion on chassis and floor sections

rear brake imbalance high

Fail 15 Feb 2012 120,975 miles

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

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

corrosion on chassis and floor sections

rear brake imbalance high

Pass 28 Jan 2011 115,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 10,068 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 90,369 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 90,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 78,458 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 78,458 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 62,082 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 ODR is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

Is FM52 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 ODR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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