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EF52 OOV

2003 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

119,044 mi
Last recorded119,044 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,044 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced full length Front to back inner sill repaired & covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,489 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear chassis corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2023 108,751 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 101,690 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S Front wheel arch corroded - not near any components

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 89,762 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 82,673 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,696 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,436 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 54,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers u/s (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

N/S/R brake binding badly

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,502 miles

advise handbrake lever travel

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,478 miles

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)

advise centre exhaust box deterioating

advise slight binding to near side rear wheel

advise slight lower brake reading to near side rear

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,912 miles

exhaust mid-section deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2011 42,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,611 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 37,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,495 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 25,563 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 19,828 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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EF52 OOV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EF52 OOV, 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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EF52 OOV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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