No, KD53 ACU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for KD53 ACU?

The first MOT test for KD53 ACU is due by 30 October 2006.

What is the recorded mileage of KD53 ACU?

The recorded mileage for KD53 ACU is 143,773 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is KD53 ACU ULEZ compliant?

No, KD53 ACU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · KD53 ACU

KD53 ACU

2003 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2003. Recorded mileage 143,773 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin: 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/01/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 143,773 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Failed

No test records found

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/01/2023

Mileage: 143,773 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 1998cc

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KD53 ACU Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2022
143,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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KD53 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 21:21

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (KD53 ACU) between May 2022 and May 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both front inner and outer sills (7.1.1”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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