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FV52 TYC

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,998 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

chassis corroded

n/s/r light lens slighty damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2015 84,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills slighty corroded (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust slighty corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 83,199 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust slighty corroded

n/s/r tyre wall slighty damaged

Fail 13 Sep 2014 83,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust slighty corroded

n/s/r tyre wall slighty damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,086 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,975 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 76,970 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2011 72,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,821 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 70,644 miles

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

rear lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2009 67,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,133 miles

n/s/r tyrewall wearing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 64,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyrewall wearing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,637 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,681 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 55,681 miles

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

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

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 TYC is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 TYC registered?

FV52 TYC is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FV52 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 TYC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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