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DN52 UYZ

2003 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 128,243 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 127,543 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and chassis x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose nut ?? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 125,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside undersealed

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,487 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

Headlight lenses starting to deteriorate

Heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

N/S front tyre worn and perishing

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

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

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2021 115,415 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

various heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2021 115,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp not working O/S and N/S rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All metal brake pipes corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

various heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2020 115,407 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified non standard welds indicate tampering (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near antiroll bar linkage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near antiroll bar linkage mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All metal brake pipes have heavy surface corrosion

N/S front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Various heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle throughout

Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,355 miles

oil leaks

Slight play in N/S inner steering arm

Slight play in O/S inner steering arm

General heavy surface corrosion underside of vehicle

N/S and O/S outer sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

N/S front tyre wearing low

O/S and N/S inner sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 115,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded behind passenger seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft likely to become detached chassis corroded at prop shaft mounting (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S outer sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

N/S front tyre wearing low

O/S and N/S inner sills corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

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

Slight play in N/S inner steering arm

Slight play in O/S inner steering arm

oil leaks

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,928 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheelarch holed but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to outer sills & steps

Fail 2 Aug 2018 112,921 miles

Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by droplink (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheelarch holed but not in a prescribed area

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to outer sills & steps

Fail 21 Jun 2018 112,220 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,889 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch /body corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member under cab (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis,shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at cross member under cab (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar link (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable would benefit with adjustment (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure across rear cross member (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 94,636 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/S inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

O/S inner rear tyre worn edges

O/S inner sill corroded out side of prescribed area

O/S outer rear tyre worn edges

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracked windscreen

general corrosion across underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2014 90,279 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 6 Aug 2014 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,701 miles

both lower arm rear bushes becoming unbonded

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both lower arm rear bushes becoming unbonded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 81,534 miles

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brakes 56% imbalanced

Fail 24 Jul 2012 81,534 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

OSF tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brakes 56% imbalanced

Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,594 miles

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

nsf brake disk corroded on inner surface

Fail 6 Aug 2011 76,594 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on inner edge

nsf brake disk corroded on inner surface

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,865 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,809 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 58,725 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 58,725 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 52,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 43,319 miles

1/pedal rubbers worn †2/n/s/r mudflaps missing †3/nail in n/s/r inner tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2005 43,319 miles

1/pedal rubbers worn †2/n/s/r mudflaps missing †3/nail in n/s/r inner tyre

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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DN52 UYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN52 UYZ, 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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DN52 UYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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