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HD52 FOF

2003 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 117,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 114,463 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,225 miles

vehicle has areas of corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,156 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 107,843 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 107,836 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 93,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on body sills

corrosion on exhaust system

front end damage

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion on body sills

corrosion on exhaust system

front end damage

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

font and rear chassis rails corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2013 81,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

font and rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear chassis rails corroded

nearside inner sill corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

offside front seat belt bit slow to retract

slight corrosion to chassis

Fail 16 Dec 2011 70,886 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

offside front seat belt bit slow to retract

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,504 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside inner and outer sills corroding

offside inner and outer sills corroding

the whole chassis is corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 59,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

shallow cut to side wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,947 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 37,947 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear brakes squeal when applied

shallow cut to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,675 miles

small shallow cut in outer wall of near side front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2005 28,598 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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HD52 FOF is a 2003 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD52 FOF, 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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HD52 FOF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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