2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · EX53 ENM
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 87,827 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX53 ENM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX53 ENM 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 (EX53 ENM) between September 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (44 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
EX53 ENM Mileage History
- 06/09/200696,479 mi
- 11/09/200696,490 mi+11 mi
- 05/09/2007129,847 mi+33,357 mi
- 23/06/200961,012 mi-68,835 mi
- 01/09/201063,284 mi+2,272 mi
- 31/08/201163,909 mi+625 mi
- 31/08/201163,909 mi
- 17/07/201364,503 mi+594 mi
- 24/07/201466,327 mi+1,824 mi
- 24/07/201466,328 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/201567,820 mi+1,492 mi
- 23/07/201567,820 mi
- 19/07/201669,156 mi+1,336 mi
- 18/07/201771,721 mi+2,565 mi
- 18/07/201872,974 mi+1,253 mi
- 18/07/201872,974 mi
- 23/07/201973,692 mi+718 mi
- 28/09/202387,827 mi+14,135 mi
Average of roughly -507 miles per year across 18 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: 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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