2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · HT53 OVB
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 136,008 km. MOT valid until 03 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 136,008 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT53 OVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 136,008 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT53 OVB 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 (HT53 OVB) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
HT53 OVB Odometer History
- 24/08/2023108,799 km
- 30/08/2023108,817 km+18 km
- 30/09/2024131,400 km+22,583 km
- 03/02/2026136,008 km+4,608 km
- 04/02/2026136,008 km
Average of roughly 11,105 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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