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FV52 TYA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 93,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play n/s/f trackrod end

Fail 21 May 2018 93,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre balding inner edge

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play n/s/f trackrod end

Pass 2 Dec 2016 75,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear shoes not visable for inpsection (drums)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 75,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear shoes not visable for inpsection (drums)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,887 miles

all load bearing points showing corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,211 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,410 miles

NSF STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS UNLCIPPED BUT IS STILL ADEQUATLY SUPPORTED.THERE IS A HOLE CORRODED AT THE REAR OF THE NSR SILL,.NSR BUMP STOP INSECURE.SLIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES.SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS UNLCIPPED BUT IS STILL ADEQUATLY SUPPORTED.THERE IS A HOLE CORRODED AT THE REAR OF THE NSR SILL,.NSR BUMP STOP INSECURE.SLIGHT CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES.SLIGHT WEAR IN FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,612 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 36,253 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 36,253 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 29,903 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 25,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,871 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 23,954 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 23,953 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 19,981 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 18,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 15,528 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 TYA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

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

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