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EN52 SZF

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,842 mi
Last recorded67,842 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 SZF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 67,842 miles

Front Brake discs slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Corrosion to inner wing

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to rear panel

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

Slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,323 miles

Aux drive belt deteriorated

Corrosion to power steering pipe

Offside Front Brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear panel

Fail 24 Feb 2025 67,323 miles

Aux drive belt deteriorated

Corrosion to power steering pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc deteriorated

Offside Front Corrosion to inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Corrosion to rear panel

Pass 4 Mar 2024 67,122 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake warning light not illuminating

Fail 22 Feb 2024 67,120 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake warning light not illuminating

Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape / worn unevenly

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner wheel arch

Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,528 miles

Central Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2021 64,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,996 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 83,996 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (seized ) (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner front brakes defect pulling harshly to the right

Pass 20 Feb 2019 62,448 miles

Offside Front Brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

Fail 18 Feb 2019 62,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Offside Front Slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,016 miles

Central Exhaust box in slightly poor condition

Front Brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear most bush deteriorated slightly

Offside Front Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,708 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

NS reverse light not working

OS & NS screen wipers poor

OSF brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,504 miles

Front discs in poor condition

N/S/F bottom arm rear bush seperating

Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,651 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front wipers poor

N/S/F bottom arm rear bushe starting to seperate

Pass 21 Feb 2014 54,250 miles

O/S screen wiper poor

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,677 miles

Front screen cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2012 51,426 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low

N/S/R brake performance slightly poor

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,723 miles

Screen wipers slightly poor

Slight movement in passenger seat base

Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,883 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 41,993 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,219 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 SZF is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SZF, 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 EN52 SZF registered?

EN52 SZF is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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The MOT history for EN52 SZF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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