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FM52 UNP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

104,697 mi
Last recorded104,697 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody covered underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,490 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,870 miles

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

slight damage front windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,867 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight damage front windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2022 84,332 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle waxoiled

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,182 miles

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

underside waxoyled

Fail 22 Oct 2021 80,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside waxoyled

Pass 28 Oct 2020 77,406 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion on faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 77,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion on faces of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg, rear chassis, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg, rear chassis, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Previous repairs to several prescribed areas are covered in underseal/sealant/filler unable to determine adequacy of repairs

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,571 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,418 miles

inner and outer sills weld repairs heavily undersield

rear chassis weld repairs

Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,361 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/door step (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres very close to limit

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,944 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel arch coroded inside vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2013 44,309 miles

general surface corosion starting underside vehicle

Fail 2 Apr 2013 44,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

general surface corosion starting underside vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,064 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,606 miles

no reverse traval on handbrake

nsf outer seat belt twisted

Fail 15 Apr 2010 29,604 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

no reverse traval on handbrake

nsf outer seat belt twisted

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 21,408 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 16,423 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 16,423 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,363 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 12,363 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 UNP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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