2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · KP53 DHF
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 265,193 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP53 DHF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 265,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP53 DHF 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 (KP53 DHF) between October 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (32 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Steering (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 75 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
KP53 DHF Mileage History
- 04/10/2006117,561 mi
- 06/10/2006117,651 mi+90 mi
- 09/10/2006117,656 mi+5 mi
- 24/10/2007158,917 mi+41,261 mi
- 25/10/2007159,037 mi+120 mi
- 16/10/2008186,809 mi+27,772 mi
- 17/10/2008186,809 mi
- 21/10/2009196,946 mi+10,137 mi
- 26/10/2009197,063 mi+117 mi
- 11/10/2010217,224 mi+20,161 mi
- 15/10/2010217,463 mi+239 mi
- 13/09/2011288,330 mi+70,867 mi
- 19/09/2011228,339 mi-59,991 mi
- 08/12/2012242,645 mi+14,306 mi
- 11/02/2014254,491 mi+11,846 mi
- 04/04/2015259,405 mi+4,914 mi
- 18/08/2016264,397 mi+4,992 mi
- 13/10/2017264,695 mi+298 mi
- 01/11/2017264,707 mi+12 mi
- 02/11/2017264,709 mi+2 mi
- 25/01/2019264,811 mi+102 mi
- 29/03/2019264,835 mi+24 mi
- 23/05/2019264,848 mi+13 mi
- 08/09/2022264,894 mi+46 mi
- 09/11/2023265,150 mi+256 mi
- 05/12/2024265,184 mi+34 mi
- 05/11/2025265,193 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,734 miles per year across 27 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: Good
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