2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · KH53 UPL
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 154,274 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 UPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/11/2025
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 26 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 UPL 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 (KH53 UPL) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
KH53 UPL Mileage History
- 05/09/2022155,186 mi
- 19/04/2023155,755 mi+569 mi
- 25/04/2023154,274 mi-1,481 mi
Average of roughly -1,437 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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