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EN52 NVF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

145,312 mi
Last recorded145,312 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,312 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 145,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 135,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded, not within prescribed areas

Fail 4 Nov 2024 135,140 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded, not within prescribed areas

offside front inner wheel arch area corroded, not within prescribed areas

Pass 2 Feb 2024 133,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 132,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 130,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,195 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 113,585 miles

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2019 105,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,612 miles

o/s/f brake pipe to flexy staring to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating

recommend tyre pressure check

Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,612 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake pipe to flexy staring to corrode

rear number plate deteriorating

recommend tyre pressure check

Pass 8 Sep 2016 97,530 miles

both number plates deteriorated

corroded hole offside front inner wing

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars & nail in tread

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,310 miles

nearside rear reflector slight damage

offside front inner wing corroded hole

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,308 miles

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

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

nearside rear reflector slight damage

offside front inner wing corroded hole

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,990 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear lightlense damaged

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 96,506 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plates slightly deteriated

nearside rear tyre getting close to wear bars inner edge

nearside sill damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Jun 2012 95,970 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

heavy oil leak n/s front

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,918 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leaking fron o/s rear axle seal

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,918 miles

Both number plates deteriorating

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leaking fron o/s rear axle seal

Pass 24 Mar 2010 93,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 93,575 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 93,506 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,747 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 77,747 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 72,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 63,249 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 33,946 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 NVF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EN52 NVF, 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 NVF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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