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HD52 FTE

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,985 mi
Last recorded141,985 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FTE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 141,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 141,797 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure top weld broken on fixing (3.6.A.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion under sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle to rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring area around front shackle fixing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 137,869 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 137,856 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering INNER ARCH (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,227 miles

has been welded and undersealed

Fail 29 Aug 2014 136,227 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,324 miles

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

o/s inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 4 Sep 2013 134,324 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2012 131,850 miles

n/s rear end of undersill ( small box undersill corroded) not affecting strength of sill.

n/s/r/ tyre has fatigue sracks in sidewalls

Pass 18 Aug 2011 130,176 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear inner arche rusted

Fail 17 Aug 2011 130,170 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear inner arche rusted

Pass 27 Aug 2010 125,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 119,468 miles

offside & nearside chassis corroded

offside & nearside inner sills corroded

windscreen light scratching

Fail 28 Aug 2009 119,468 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside & nearside chassis corroded

offside & nearside inner sills corroded

windscreen light scratching

Pass 19 Nov 2008 111,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 97,460 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle/ABS NOT fitted to this vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2006 72,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre slight wear inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,056 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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HD52 FTE is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FTE, 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 FTE is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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The MOT history for HD52 FTE shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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