2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · AX53 HWB
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 162,475 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX53 HWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 162,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX53 HWB 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 (AX53 HWB) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AX53 HWB Mileage History
- 09/08/2023154,628 mi
- 03/08/2024159,086 mi+4,458 mi
- 10/08/2024159,086 mi
- 05/05/2026162,470 mi+3,384 mi
- 08/05/2026162,475 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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