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HV52 XOW

2003 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 XOW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 94,730 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,233 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 69,124 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,395 miles

Offside Front Chassis corroded but not in a perscribed area

Pass 13 Dec 2021 66,098 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 61,685 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,392 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,039 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 54,857 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind, but not showing on roller brake tester

Pass 9 Dec 2015 52,357 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 50,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,120 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in N/S/R outer tyre

O/S/F chassis under brake servo corroded but not considerd excessive

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 49,120 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in N/S/R outer tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F chassis under brake servo corroded but not considerd excessive

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,999 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 45,677 miles

slight corrosion on lower power steering pipes.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,266 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,255 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 36,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,054 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 26,901 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,011 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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HV52 XOW is a 2003 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 HV52 XOW, 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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What year was HV52 XOW registered?

HV52 XOW is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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The MOT history for HV52 XOW shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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