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DV52 TZL

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,688 mi
Last recorded150,688 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 TZL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 150,688 miles

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

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 150,573 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under steps area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various repairs under body//treated//undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper bump stop areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 150,564 miles

Central Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind shock absorber area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under steps area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper bump stop areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 150,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside has corrosion holes on sill but outside prescribed areas

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

has been welded in various places

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches and suspension components

Pass 30 May 2023 150,459 miles

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

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

has been welded in places on chassis with thick places of underseal

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches, chassis and suspension components

Fail 30 May 2023 150,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

has been welded in places on chassis with thick places of underseal

has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches, chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2022 150,432 miles

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

vehicle has slight corrosion under body, sills, arches, chassis and suspension components

Pass 26 May 2021 150,418 miles

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

has slight corrosion under body, sills , arches and chassis

Pass 28 May 2020 148,072 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

Pass 30 May 2019 147,948 miles

has slight corrosion under body, sills and arches

Pass 10 May 2018 147,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 146,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer body panels inner support brackets (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion back panels and underfloor is slightly corroded but not affecting the suspension or braking system (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 146,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside sill has corrosion

Offside Front drivers step has corrosion

Offside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear wheel arch has corrosion

Offside sill has corrosion

exhaust system corroded

hand brake cable very slack

Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,503 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 136,032 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 120,802 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,478 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,278 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 98,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,051 miles

offside front tyre worn low on edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2009 83,048 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2008 148,531 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 128,004 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 101,951 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 TZL is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV52 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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