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HD52 JMU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,725 mi
Last recorded189,725 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 JMU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2023 189,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light and indicator interaction (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody

Pass 31 Oct 2022 185,165 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 179,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 179,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Inner wheel arch covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear vehicle underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 173,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both inner sills covered heavily with sealant

rear vehicle underbody covered heavily with sealant

vehicle underbody has surface rust

Pass 17 Oct 2019 169,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 169,679 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 167,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 1 Oct 2018 167,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 22 Sep 2017 163,016 miles

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)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 157,976 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 151,906 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 151,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 151,852 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 147,786 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 139,900 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 139,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 133,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 118,169 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 83,734 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 83,693 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 58,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,452 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 JMU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 JMU, 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 JMU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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