2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · NG53 YHJ
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 120,007 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2402cc
NG53 YHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 120,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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NG53 YHJ Mileage History
- 17/07/2023117,446 mi
- 18/07/2023117,446 mi
- 17/07/2024118,673 mi+1,227 mi
- 24/07/2024118,674 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2025120,007 mi+1,333 mi
Average of roughly 1,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NG53 YHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (NG53 YHJ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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