2003 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · RF53 ULM
2003 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 74,505 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2021.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF53 ULM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2020
- 74,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF53 ULM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (RF53 ULM) between November 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
RF53 ULM Mileage History
- 01/11/200666,287 mi
- 01/11/200784,263 mi+17,976 mi
- 04/11/2008107,769 mi+23,506 mi
- 16/11/2009127,802 mi+20,033 mi
- 16/11/2010145,980 mi+18,178 mi
- 14/11/2011162,421 mi+16,441 mi
- 14/11/2011162,421 mi
- 20/11/2012174,470 mi+12,049 mi
- 20/11/2013178,739 mi+4,269 mi
- 25/11/2014180,519 mi+1,780 mi
- 28/11/2015182,089 mi+1,570 mi
- 25/11/2016183,023 mi+934 mi
- 25/11/2016183,023 mi
- 22/11/2017184,327 mi+1,304 mi
- 26/11/2018185,054 mi+727 mi
- 02/12/201966,593 mi-118,461 mi
- 02/12/201966,593 mi
- 28/11/202074,505 mi+7,912 mi
Average of roughly 584 miles per year across 18 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: 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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