2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FD03 LHA
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2003. Recorded mileage 129,002 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD03 LHA Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 129,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD03 LHA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (FD03 LHA) between May 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 89 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FD03 LHA Mileage History
- 08/05/200672,658 mi
- 11/05/200672,658 mi
- 10/05/200777,204 mi+4,546 mi
- 10/05/200790,504 mi+13,300 mi
- 18/04/2008103,721 mi+13,217 mi
- 30/04/2009106,027 mi+2,306 mi
- 13/05/2010108,518 mi+2,491 mi
- 04/05/2011110,674 mi+2,156 mi
- 30/09/2011111,464 mi+790 mi
- 04/10/2012113,283 mi+1,819 mi
- 05/10/2012113,283 mi
- 04/09/2013114,766 mi+1,483 mi
- 11/09/2013114,770 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/2014116,723 mi+1,953 mi
- 29/10/2015118,216 mi+1,493 mi
- 29/10/2015118,216 mi
- 03/11/2016119,766 mi+1,550 mi
- 06/10/2017121,011 mi+1,245 mi
- 26/10/2018122,596 mi+1,585 mi
- 04/10/2019124,088 mi+1,492 mi
- 09/10/2020125,371 mi+1,283 mi
- 09/10/2020125,371 mi
- 27/10/2021126,500 mi+1,129 mi
- 18/10/2022127,273 mi+773 mi
- 31/10/2022127,330 mi+57 mi
- 09/10/2023127,889 mi+559 mi
- 13/11/2023127,941 mi+52 mi
- 21/11/2024128,582 mi+641 mi
- 12/11/2025129,002 mi+420 mi
Average of roughly 2,887 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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