2003 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · EX53 EJD
2003 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 115,787 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 EJD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2023
- 115,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 EJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (EX53 EJD) between November 2006 and June 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2023 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: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stabilit”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”.
EX53 EJD Mileage History
- 29/11/200663,802 mi
- 24/11/200783,385 mi+19,583 mi
- 28/11/200899,007 mi+15,622 mi
- 30/11/2009112,589 mi+13,582 mi
- 30/11/2010124,434 mi+11,845 mi
- 24/11/2011135,914 mi+11,480 mi
- 24/11/2011135,914 mi
- 30/11/2012147,095 mi+11,181 mi
- 22/11/2013157,119 mi+10,024 mi
- 29/11/2016184,399 mi+27,280 mi
- 30/11/2017146,855 mi-37,544 mi
- 26/11/2018155,508 mi+8,653 mi
- 02/12/2019163,128 mi+7,620 mi
- 19/11/2020169,064 mi+5,936 mi
- 15/05/2023115,740 mi-53,324 mi
- 09/06/2023115,787 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 3,146 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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