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FV52 MKN

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,609 miles

all suspension prescribed areas heavily corroded but ok at time of test

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,609 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all suspension prescribed areas heavily corroded but ok at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,994 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 72,988 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH FRONT INNER WHEELARCHES (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BOTH REAR OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 62,657 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 62,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 60,988 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,988 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,302 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 50,399 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 50,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,182 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 34,759 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,831 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 30,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005
Fail 7 Dec 2005 23,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MKN is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FV52 MKN, 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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FV52 MKN is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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