2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MF53 SZJ
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 178,126 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 SZJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/09/2025
- 178,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 SZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (MF53 SZJ) between September 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 ”.
MF53 SZJ Mileage History
- 21/09/20061,080 mi
- 22/09/20061,080 mi
- 21/09/200711,160 mi+10,080 mi
- 21/09/200711,160 mi
- 11/09/200829,622 mi+18,462 mi
- 15/09/200947,672 mi+18,050 mi
- 17/09/200947,672 mi
- 16/09/201064,466 mi+16,794 mi
- 16/09/201064,488 mi+22 mi
- 02/09/201178,826 mi+14,338 mi
- 14/09/201292,622 mi+13,796 mi
- 10/09/2013102,519 mi+9,897 mi
- 08/09/2014107,309 mi+4,790 mi
- 22/08/2015110,296 mi+2,987 mi
- 29/07/2016114,387 mi+4,091 mi
- 04/10/2017116,650 mi+2,263 mi
- 05/10/2017116,665 mi+15 mi
- 19/10/2018121,161 mi+4,496 mi
- 23/09/2020129,420 mi+8,259 mi
- 14/09/2021142,133 mi+12,713 mi
- 16/09/2022155,096 mi+12,963 mi
- 27/09/2022155,106 mi+10 mi
- 18/09/2023160,670 mi+5,564 mi
- 04/09/2024168,263 mi+7,593 mi
- 18/09/2024168,541 mi+278 mi
- 24/09/2025178,126 mi+9,585 mi
Average of roughly 9,314 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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