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EN52 DHJ

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

80,094 mi
Last recorded80,094 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,094 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 80,074 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2025 79,691 miles

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

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 79,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 79,566 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill separated from inner sill

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

Offside Front Inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 79,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 78,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strutt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 77,222 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front chassis and inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2023 77,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front chassis and inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 76,395 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step x 1 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 75,203 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,028 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 71,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,688 miles

Front both suspension arm rear bushes are unbonded from the center sleeve but not considered to have excessive play

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,657 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front both suspension arm rear bushes are unbonded from the center sleeve but not considered to have excessive play

Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak constant fast drip when engine running ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,086 miles

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

Offside Front mirror mechanism sligthly deteriorated but still secure

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,377 miles

Centre exhaust section starting to corrode but still secure /not leaking.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 60,377 miles

Centre exhaust section starting to corrode but still secure /not leaking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,788 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is perishing and cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 56,421 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,411 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011
Fail 30 Mar 2011 52,434 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,934 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,050 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,381 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,978 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,841 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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EN52 DHJ 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 65.6%.

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 EN52 DHJ, 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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EN52 DHJ is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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