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CV52 SLZ

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,780 mi
Last recorded115,780 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 115,780 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 116,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 113,601 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 113,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 111,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 109,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 109,023 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 106,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 101,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,701 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 94,287 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 91,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

o/s and n/s rear of front wishbone bushes are perished

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 8 Jul 2017 91,420 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

age related corrosion to under side of vehicle

o/s and n/s rear of front wishbone bushes are perished

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,723 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,869 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,977 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 66,839 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 58,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,049 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 46,218 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,058 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 29,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,961 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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CV52 SLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CV52 SLZ, 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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What year was CV52 SLZ registered?

CV52 SLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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