2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AF53 NPA

The Ford Transit presents a currently roadworthy status following the November 2023 pass at 144,469 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded period. The most recent test on 6 November 2023 recorded no defects, indicating the vehicle cleared its annual roadworthiness check cleanly at roughly 23 years of age. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for the vehicle's age, averaging around 6,281 miles per year from the 139,870 miles logged on 23 October 2021 to the 144,469 miles at the final test. The record shows sparse but consistent annual testing, with only 2,599 miles added between October 2021 and November 2023. Two failed tests appear on 27 October 2023 and 16 November 2022, yet both list no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points given the vehicle's 2003 build date and 23-year exposure to UK road salt. The clean advisory history offers no flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions, but the absence of recorded advisories across this age of van does not confirm component health. Prior to purchase, examine the rear chassis rails, spring hangers, and brake calipers for binding or fatigue not captured in the MOT data. The twin failure entries with zero defects imply the previous owner addressed whatever prompted the revisit swiftly, reflecting adequate if unremarkable upkeep across the vans later service life.