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HD52 JSX

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,424 mi
Last recorded129,424 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,424 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 129,424 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 125,903 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 125,902 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 124,039 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front inner sill

hole caused by corrosion in nearside inner sill

hole caused by corrosion in nearside rear inner arch

hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner sill

hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and has nail in tread

slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 21 Jul 2015 124,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

slight brake bind nearside front

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

coolant level below minimum

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front inner sill

hole caused by corrosion in nearside inner sill

hole caused by corrosion in nearside rear inner arch

hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner sill

hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner wing

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and has nail in tread

Pass 22 Jul 2014 121,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

power steering fluid over filled

slight damage to outer side walls of nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2014 121,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum

power steering fluid over filled

slight damage to outer side walls of nearside and offside front tyres

Fail 25 Jul 2013 117,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2013 117,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,693 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 114,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 107,909 miles

centre exhaust box outer cover insecure

front and rear registration plates stained

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 1 Feb 2011 107,909 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

centre exhaust box outer cover insecure

cords exposed on spare tyre

front and rear registration plates stained

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

nearside and offside rear leaf springs splayed slightly

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

offside rear tyre tread on legal limit of 1,6mm

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,900 miles

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

near side front slight brake bind

off side front wishbone bush starting to detewriorate investigation recommended

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 76,610 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 76,608 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 66,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

off side front anti roll bar drop link slight damage

Fail 26 Jan 2007 66,959 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside front anti roll bar drop link slight damage

oil level low

Pass 12 Jan 2006 49,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HD52 JSX is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HD52 JSX, 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 JSX is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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