2003 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · LX53 AHV
2003 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 271,507 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 271,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX53 AHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 271,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX53 AHV 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 (LX53 AHV) between November 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill as marked (7.”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LX53 AHV Mileage History
- 18/11/2022249,910 mi
- 21/11/2022250,025 mi+115 mi
- 22/05/2023260,234 mi+10,209 mi
- 16/11/2023271,502 mi+11,268 mi
- 17/11/2023271,507 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 21,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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