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BV52 OYU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

178,773 mi
Last recorded178,773 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 OYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 178,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,797 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2024 174,760 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 3 May 2024 169,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 163,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 163,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CHASSIS SECTION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting MIDDLE SECTION SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting BACK INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES CRACKED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 157,374 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repairs to sills, chassis and inner steps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 30 Mar 2022 157,268 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 21 Apr 2021 154,590 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 154,583 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor - under passenger seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 151,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 151,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 147,823 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 146,317 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 146,195 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 143,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 135,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 130,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 127,000 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 124,132 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 124,132 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,502 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 99,502 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,187 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 67,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 53,764 miles

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

offside wiper blade smearing slightly

side windows tinting

Pass 13 Sep 2006 36,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 35,822 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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BV52 OYU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 BV52 OYU, 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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BV52 OYU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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