2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · BV53 RKU
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 147,370 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 RKU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2022
- 147,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 RKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (BV53 RKU) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
BV53 RKU Mileage History
- 27/06/2022147,354 mi
- 04/07/2022147,370 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 823 miles per year across 2 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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