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FV52 MRX

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 MRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 71,988 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury front arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor around rear shocker mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring eye mount marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner doorsteps marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind both rear wheels and around rear crossmember BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

N/S front crossmember bolt missing

O/S rear brake pipe corroded

both front inner wing brake pipes slightly corroded

both inner sills corroded not in prescribed area of both sills rear

corrosion all floor centre

corrosion throughout chassis

rear chassis swelling slight corrosion

slight earth fault both rear lights

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,429 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,416 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

both rear spring hangers slight corrosion

o/s rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 55,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,926 miles

wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Sep 2014 45,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Corrosion on all brake pipes

Corrosion on exhaust silencer

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

Offside front wiper blade split on end

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,959 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

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

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly worn

Offside wiper blade slightly split on end

Fail 10 Apr 2013 40,959 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

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

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

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush slightly worn

Offside wiper blade slightly split on end

Pass 6 Feb 2012 26,427 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 24,165 miles

Brake pedel rubber slightly worn.

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 22,121 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 22,121 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,155 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 18,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 18,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

wipers smearing .

Pass 5 Jan 2007 15,209 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 15,209 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 12,749 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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FV52 MRX is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

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

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