2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · CU53 CMF
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 194,957 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,957 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU53 CMF Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
- 194,957 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU53 CMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (CU53 CMF) between October 2006 and April 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking at rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely t”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”.
CU53 CMF Mileage History
- 23/10/200647,322 mi
- 17/12/200773,388 mi+26,066 mi
- 26/02/200985,418 mi+12,030 mi
- 27/02/200985,438 mi+20 mi
- 24/02/201098,151 mi+12,713 mi
- 24/02/2011106,659 mi+8,508 mi
- 22/02/2012116,643 mi+9,984 mi
- 12/03/2013122,136 mi+5,493 mi
- 14/03/2013122,140 mi+4 mi
- 12/03/2014128,257 mi+6,117 mi
- 12/03/2014128,257 mi
- 06/03/2015137,239 mi+8,982 mi
- 11/03/2015137,295 mi+56 mi
- 07/03/2016145,536 mi+8,241 mi
- 18/03/2016145,551 mi+15 mi
- 06/03/2017148,738 mi+3,187 mi
- 09/03/2017148,755 mi+17 mi
- 17/03/2018155,055 mi+6,300 mi
- 11/03/2019161,426 mi+6,371 mi
- 14/03/2020167,389 mi+5,963 mi
- 09/03/2021172,966 mi+5,577 mi
- 17/03/2022178,611 mi+5,645 mi
- 28/03/2022178,778 mi+167 mi
- 27/03/2023184,396 mi+5,618 mi
- 30/03/2024194,001 mi+9,605 mi
- 10/04/2025194,957 mi+956 mi
Average of roughly 7,996 miles per year across 26 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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