MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches and o/s/f step (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s spring hanger mounts and sill (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arches and o/s/f step (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
under body corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
temp fuel cap fitted
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage MIRROR (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
temp fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body work untidy
off side rear bumper damaged
side door handle damaged
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
body work untidy
both puter sills corroded
off side rear bumper damaged
side door handle damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s mirror cover missing
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
spare tyre 0mm. illegal
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eng oil low
n/s mirror cover missing
n/s/f bumper loose
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
spare tyre 0mm. illegal
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
off side tyre wearing on inner edge
both front tyres tracked down on inside edge
nearside front tyre worn low
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM52 RLY is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 January 2003.
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