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FV52 TXH

2003 Ford Transit

Turquoise Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,310 mi
Last recorded203,310 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 TXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 203,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside coated with old engine oil

Pass 19 Aug 2024 201,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 199,993 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 197,870 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 193,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 187,428 miles

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

Power steering drive belt splitting

Pass 10 May 2019 174,746 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 174,744 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 161,875 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 154,563 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 142,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 136,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,271 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front registration plate deteriorated

osf outer drive shaft boot perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,326 miles

reg plate lamps in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2012 101,814 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Inner sills at rear corroded.

Underbody coated in underseal.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 101,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front number plate in poor condition.

Inner sills at rear corroded.

Underbody coated in underseal.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 93,693 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 93,693 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage on nearside front wing

nearside front sill damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2010 80,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage on nearside front wing

nearside front sill damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,698 miles

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

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2009 67,698 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,198 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,785 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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FV52 TXH is a 2003 Ford Transit in Turquoise with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FV52 TXH, 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 FV52 TXH registered?

FV52 TXH is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is FV52 TXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 TXH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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