2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · MW52 DFP
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 181,844 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW52 DFP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2026
- 181,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MW52 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (MW52 DFP) between June 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
MW52 DFP Mileage History
- 24/06/2022180,785 mi
- 27/07/2026181,844 mi+1,059 mi
Average of roughly 259 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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