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BV52 PZA

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 119,774 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 114,636 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 114,636 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 109,421 miles

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 102,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 98,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 97,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,762 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 94,933 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,943 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 92,941 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 91,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,870 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,060 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,170 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,232 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,169 miles

o/s rear outer tyre scrubbed

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,765 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 33,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,195 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 12,274 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 PZA is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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