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FV52 TXZ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

101,124 mi
Last recorded101,124 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 101,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake compensating value (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near fixed shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail box section & outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near swinging shackle/ tow bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 91,202 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,202 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 68,571 miles

BODY/ CHASSIS/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal RACK (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BODY/ CHASSIS/ SUSPENSION CORRODED

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal RACK (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,100 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

surface rust on all chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,094 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty and deteriorated

surface rust on all chassis

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,683 miles

advice light surface rust on rear chassis

Fail 9 Sep 2014 54,683 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advice light surface rust on rear chassis

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,645 miles

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

light surface rust all over rear chassis

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,645 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

light surface rust all over rear chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,808 miles

light surface rust on chassis

Fail 22 Aug 2012 46,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

light surface rust on chassis

Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,858 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 42,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,235 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 30,895 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 30,895 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,642 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 21,688 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,691 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 TXZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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