2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BU53 VVR
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 50,829 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU53 VVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 50,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU53 VVR 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 (BU53 VVR) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))”.
BU53 VVR Mileage History
- 31/08/202348,201 mi
- 01/09/202348,207 mi+6 mi
- 20/09/202448,271 mi+64 mi
- 19/09/202550,827 mi+2,556 mi
- 22/09/202550,829 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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