CarVerify

Free Car Check

EN52 TAV

2003 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,623 mi
Last recorded119,623 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,623 miles

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

corrosion on all prescribed areas

Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis rail x2 as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill x2 andchassis rail x2 as marked (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded As marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear chassis rail x2 as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill,inner sill,chassis rail x2and arch as marked (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion on all prescribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,069 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 113,069 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,648 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 103,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s sill slightly damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2015 103,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s sill slightly damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2014 98,395 miles

n/s sill slightly damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,395 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s sill slightly damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2013 90,687 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 84,012 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Mar 2011 76,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing.

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear suspension rubber bump stop missing.

Offside wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,946 miles

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

front plate border line

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,802 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 30,741 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EN52 TAV is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TAV, 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

How do I check the history of EN52 TAV?

You can check the full history of EN52 TAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EN52 TAV registered?

EN52 TAV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is EN52 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN52 TAV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EN52 TAV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EN52 TAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.