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DV52 TZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,729 mi
Last recorded179,729 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 179,729 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 165,020 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 165,009 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 157,511 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 157,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,954 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 155,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 152,263 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,263 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,414 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 150,414 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated INNER WING (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated STEP (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated INNER ARCH (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated INNER SEAL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated INNER ARCH (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2020 150,414 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated INNER WING (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated STEP (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated INNER ARCH (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated INNER SEAL (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated INNER ARCH (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 146,996 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 146,855 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER & OUTER SILL CORROADED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL CORROADED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL CORROADED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed UPPER CATCH LATCH MISSING (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 144,586 miles

OSF STEP STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 27 Apr 2018 144,577 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

OSF STEP STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 12 May 2017 142,706 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 142,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,701 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 138,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 135,639 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 135,639 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 132,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 127,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 127,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 124,347 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 120,689 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2010
Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,255 miles

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

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

handbrake comes up high

Pass 1 Feb 2008 99,292 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,537 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,194 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 TZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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