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FV52 LYP

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,832 mi
Last recorded166,832 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LYP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 166,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 158,514 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 158,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front under step corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear drop sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear out riggers corroded in 3x places (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassi corroded under wing (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front under step corrded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear out rigger corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bottom bolt loose (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,429 miles

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2015 139,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

exhaust middle box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 128,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 118,113 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle corroding in general chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2012 113,281 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 113,265 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 97,440 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 103,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 87,380 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 87,380 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,867 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 72,867 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,392 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 45,392 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,084 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 23,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FV52 LYP is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FV52 LYP, 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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What year was FV52 LYP registered?

FV52 LYP is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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