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BV52 PNO

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,926 mi
Last recorded149,926 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 PNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 149,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 146,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 146,375 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 144,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle underside undersealed/painted covering various suspension mountings etc

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,397 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 142,579 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting STRUT MOUNT (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 141,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 137,731 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 133,977 miles

Nearside Rear tyre mis-shaped

Offside Rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 4 Nov 2015 130,087 miles

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 130,085 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 126,495 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 121,501 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 121,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,443 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,104 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 93,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 86,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,974 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,204 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 PNO is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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