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DG52 WPA

2003 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 WPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 70,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 69,644 miles

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion not structurally weakened

no reverse light (before vehicle first used before 1 September 2009)

Pass 2 May 2024 66,797 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear no reverse light but vehicle first used after 1 September 2009

Pass 14 Apr 2023 64,622 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,224 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 60,178 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 60,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 58,532 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all 4 tyres outer side walls split

corrosion on rear axle

surface corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 2 May 2018 57,292 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS MEMBERS AND INNER WINGS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 55,489 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 55,482 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,024 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,949 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 51,922 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,884 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,720 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,541 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,826 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,826 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 41,000 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,152 miles

all tyres has slight perishing

front brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2010 38,150 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyres has slight perishing

front brake discs rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,908 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,606 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 23,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,885 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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DG52 WPA is a 2003 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG52 WPA, 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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DG52 WPA is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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