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DV52 ERJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

168,732 mi
Last recorded168,732 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ERJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 168,732 miles

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

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

Underbody is heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2025 168,732 miles

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

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

Underbody is heavily undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 167,207 miles

All suspension components have age related corrosion

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 166,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 164,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 164,514 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced skirt (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 163,279 miles

under body very rusty

Pass 23 May 2019 162,598 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 162,587 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 157,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 154,496 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 154,491 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective back row (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 151,460 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 147,082 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 142,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 135,940 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 135,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 128,404 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 128,402 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 119,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2011 119,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2010 108,670 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 108,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 96,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

starter motor in very poor condition

viscous fan badly worn

Fail 18 May 2009 96,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

clutch hydraulics almost failed.

cut in tread of nearside rear tyre

starter motor in very poor condition

viscous fan badly worn

Pass 23 May 2008 83,279 miles

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

fault starting on nearside rear lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

imbalance on rear brakes

last row middle seat belt buckle in poor condition

Fail 16 May 2008 82,706 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

cut in tread on nearside rear tyre

fault starting on nearside rear lights

front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

imbalance on rear brakes

last row middle seat belt buckle in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,610 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 67,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

small finger blebs/joints in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 49,835 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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DV52 ERJ 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 63.3%.

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 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 DV52 ERJ, 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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DV52 ERJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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