2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · HT52 ORP
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 97,586 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Sept 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT52 ORP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/08/2024
- 97,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT52 ORP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (HT52 ORP) between January 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
HT52 ORP Mileage History
- 24/01/202297,526 mi
- 22/08/202497,586 mi+60 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 2 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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