2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · KE52 OBT
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 189,697 miles. MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,697 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE52 OBT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
- 189,697 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE52 OBT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (KE52 OBT) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
KE52 OBT Mileage History
- 01/06/2022188,945 mi
- 02/09/2024188,980 mi+35 mi
- 28/08/2025189,697 mi+717 mi
Average of roughly 232 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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