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DS52 KHK

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,535 mi
Last recorded48,535 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 KHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 48,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.24, average reading 3.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 45,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 45,561 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all remaining steel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 42,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust box outer cover corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2023 39,915 miles

Central Exhaust box outer shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill / side step as marked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Handbrake only just met requirements

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2023 39,896 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill/ sidestep as marked (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust box outer shield loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill / side step as marked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Handbrake only just met requirements

underside of vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 39,256 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear wheel arch/floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Crossmember within area of identified seat bolt which support a seatbelt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer rear arch quarter panel within area of identified seat bolt which support a seatbelt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch/floor beside poor repair. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer rear arch quarter panel within area of identified seat bolt which support a seatbelt. (Sama as seatbelt RFR but falls in suspension area.( (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill inner section which is the same as suspension failure. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis member behind the wheels. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Crossmember within area of identified seat bolt which support a seatbelt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer rear arch quarter panel within area of identified seat bolt which support a seatbelt. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer rear arch quarter panel within area of identified seat bolt which support a seatbelt. (Same as seat belt RFR but also falls under suspension on inspection). (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner area adjacent to spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Central passenger (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lag at 29 percent just below failure criteria. (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 37,499 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 37,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 33,819 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 33,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 32,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 32,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,393 miles

n/s seat belt small cuts

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,776 miles

front wishbone bushes perishing

front/rear inner wings rusty shailing

fuel stain/damp patch fuel tank

Fail 13 Apr 2015 28,776 miles

Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front wishbone bushes perishing

front/rear inner wings rusty shailing

fuel stain/damp patch fuel tank

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r shocker damp

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 26,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,010 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 22,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 18,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,919 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 16,811 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 12,738 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,073 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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DS52 KHK is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DS52 KHK, 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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DS52 KHK is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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