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FM52 UMS

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 135,881 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 135,881 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body panel insecure CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 126,985 miles

Front Nail in tyre BOTH ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning WING (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Nail in tyre BOTH ()

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning WING (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,577 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 121,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 121,477 miles

Body insecure FLOOR CORRODED AND HOLED (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,688 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 110,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,511 miles

Both side rear inner tyres cracked and perrished

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2015 101,711 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 95,659 miles

Exhaust box out skin deteriotated

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,659 miles

Exhaust box out skin deteriotated

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 89,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2013 89,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,615 miles

2 out 20 body mounting bolts loose

Both exhaust boxes deteriorated but not leaking exhaust gases

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,413 miles

both offside rear tyres and inner nearside rear wearing low on tread.

corrosion on exhaust tail silencer.

nearside wiper blade splitting at end.

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged.

rear brakes imbalaced.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 50,357 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 50,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,210 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 47,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 32,780 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 UMS 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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