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DH52 TOW

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,436 mi
Last recorded195,436 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH52 TOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 195,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 195,425 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 1st row (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis in poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 191,577 miles

wear steering and suspension in general

corrosion forming underside body on and near prescribed areas

Pass 14 Sep 2023 186,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 186,139 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 0.88 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 183,285 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources left hand (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas

passenger seat fitting deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2021 179,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 178,236 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,462 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 May 2009 87,018 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 73,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,742 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 62,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 49,242 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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DH52 TOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DH52 TOW, 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 DH52 TOW registered?

DH52 TOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DH52 TOW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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