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BV52 PVU

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,983 mi
Last recorded102,983 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,983 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,773 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 98,534 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,692 miles

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

corrosion nearside and offside rear sills

rear exhaust box corroded

slight damage nearside inner step [ side loading door ]

Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,246 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,246 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,205 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,849 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 87,982 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,523 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,030 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 84,030 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 80,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 78,933 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 73,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 64,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,316 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,986 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 31,789 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 PVU is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV52 PVU?

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What year was BV52 PVU registered?

BV52 PVU is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BV52 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 PVU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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