2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AF53 LRN
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 18,331 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 LRN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2022
- 18,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 LRN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (AF53 LRN) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
AF53 LRN Mileage History
- 07/12/202117,677 mi
- 16/12/202117,699 mi+22 mi
- 15/12/202218,331 mi+632 mi
Average of roughly 640 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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