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DV52 XRR

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

120,810 mi
Last recorded120,810 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 117,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,249 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 106,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 103,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,069 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,877 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 92,826 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,793 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,367 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,574 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,229 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,366 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,600 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,436 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 30,091 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XRR is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 XRR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV52 XRR registered?

DV52 XRR is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is DV52 XRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 XRR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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