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HV52 VUO

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 VUO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 119,255 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 119,255 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 117,404 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 114,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 111,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 107,131 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface corroded in poor condition but not weakened

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 96,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r inner arch chassis corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 96,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r inner arch chassis corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,223 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,437 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,851 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 76,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 62,712 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 62,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,549 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 41,431 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,006 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 VUO is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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