2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · LM53 DSE
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 28/11/2003. Recorded mileage 96,964 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2402cc
LM53 DSE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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LM53 DSE Mileage History
- 15/11/200691,228 mi
- 05/10/2007123,500 mi+32,272 mi
- 05/10/2007123,500 mi
- 04/10/2008136,364 mi+12,864 mi
- 04/10/2008136,364 mi
- 14/12/2009138,013 mi+1,649 mi
- 10/12/2010145,700 mi+7,687 mi
- 17/12/2010145,840 mi+140 mi
- 06/12/2011152,925 mi+7,085 mi
- 10/12/2012160,109 mi+7,184 mi
- 12/11/2013165,205 mi+5,096 mi
- 11/11/2014171,116 mi+5,911 mi
- 16/11/2015176,729 mi+5,613 mi
- 10/11/2016184,803 mi+8,074 mi
- 16/11/2017190,018 mi+5,215 mi
- 22/11/2017190,165 mi+147 mi
- 25/01/201996,964 mi-93,201 mi
Average of roughly 470 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LM53 DSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (LM53 DSE) between November 2006 and December 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”.
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