2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · LW03 HFJ
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2003. Recorded mileage 102,363 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 HFJ Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 102,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW03 HFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (LW03 HFJ) between June 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)”; “Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”.
LW03 HFJ Mileage History
- 02/06/200643,504 mi
- 05/06/200746,808 mi+3,304 mi
- 06/06/200853,396 mi+6,588 mi
- 06/06/200853,396 mi
- 29/06/200958,012 mi+4,616 mi
- 06/07/201061,015 mi+3,003 mi
- 23/08/201164,271 mi+3,256 mi
- 19/09/201266,939 mi+2,668 mi
- 26/09/201266,964 mi+25 mi
- 01/10/201372,737 mi+5,773 mi
- 01/10/201372,737 mi
- 18/09/201477,793 mi+5,056 mi
- 18/09/201477,799 mi+6 mi
- 16/09/201581,896 mi+4,097 mi
- 25/10/201683,933 mi+2,037 mi
- 25/10/201683,938 mi+5 mi
- 21/11/201787,387 mi+3,449 mi
- 31/05/201996,678 mi+9,291 mi
- 03/11/202098,830 mi+2,152 mi
- 23/11/202199,603 mi+773 mi
- 14/11/2022100,303 mi+700 mi
- 27/11/2023109,761 mi+9,458 mi
- 21/11/2024102,102 mi-7,659 mi
- 02/12/2025102,363 mi+261 mi
Average of roughly 3,018 miles per year across 24 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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