2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · EK53 AHV
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 60,814 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK53 AHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/10/2025
- 60,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK53 AHV 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 (EK53 AHV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced cor”; “Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn yellow chalked (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
EK53 AHV Mileage History
- 05/10/202360,009 mi
- 13/10/202360,009 mi
- 06/10/202560,814 mi+805 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 3 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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