2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · HX53 LXT
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 68,834 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX53 LXT Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 68,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX53 LXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (HX53 LXT) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
HX53 LXT Mileage History
- 08/09/200614,640 mi
- 08/09/200614,640 mi
- 07/09/200720,270 mi+5,630 mi
- 01/07/200822,447 mi+2,177 mi
- 17/06/200925,263 mi+2,816 mi
- 08/06/201027,398 mi+2,135 mi
- 20/06/201128,154 mi+756 mi
- 01/06/201228,355 mi+201 mi
- 01/06/201328,620 mi+265 mi
- 16/06/201428,893 mi+273 mi
- 06/07/201530,588 mi+1,695 mi
- 07/07/201530,588 mi
- 05/07/201633,367 mi+2,779 mi
- 05/07/201633,367 mi
- 06/07/201737,914 mi+4,547 mi
- 06/07/201737,914 mi
- 03/07/201843,281 mi+5,367 mi
- 05/07/201950,037 mi+6,756 mi
- 14/07/202053,494 mi+3,457 mi
- 23/07/202053,495 mi+1 mi
- 23/07/202155,361 mi+1,866 mi
- 13/07/202259,114 mi+3,753 mi
- 25/08/202362,005 mi+2,891 mi
- 25/08/202362,005 mi
- 21/08/202463,797 mi+1,792 mi
- 01/11/202464,234 mi+437 mi
- 18/11/202568,834 mi+4,600 mi
Average of roughly 2,823 miles per year across 27 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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