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FM52 ULU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,567 mi
Last recorded68,567 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 68,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 68,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 68,166 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 68,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment Spare tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 65,038 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all of 2nd row. 11 passenger seats

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 65,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all of 2nd row. 11 passenger seats

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides in various places sills / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear date near 10 years old

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 64,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear both sides in various places sills / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear date near 10 years old

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 64,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 64,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack o/s lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 64,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,248 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,977 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,149 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,100 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,624 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 50,056 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,125 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,865 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 ULU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ULU, 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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How do I check the history of FM52 ULU?

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What year was FM52 ULU registered?

FM52 ULU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 ULU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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