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HV52 VUL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 VUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 141,362 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both front inner wheel arch areas rusty (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch areas rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion door step area corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 26 Apr 2016 141,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger rear leaf spring mount in two places (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger by front leaf spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger by step area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger rear leaf spring mount in two places (6.1.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both front inner wheel arch areas rusty (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Both rear wheel arch areas rusty (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area rusty (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion door step area corroded but not within prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,104 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 125,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 116,514 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 116,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,897 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 107,848 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 98,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 86,356 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 75,638 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

clutch anti-slip worn smooth

Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,372 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 37,625 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 37,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 29,235 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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HV52 VUL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HV52 VUL, 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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HV52 VUL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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