2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SF53 DHM
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 86,441 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,441 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 DHM Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 86,441 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 DHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (SF53 DHM) between April 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (29 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 97 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
SF53 DHM Mileage History
- 13/04/200737,142 mi
- 24/06/200853,399 mi+16,257 mi
- 07/10/200960,068 mi+6,669 mi
- 30/11/201061,738 mi+1,670 mi
- 21/11/201162,927 mi+1,189 mi
- 20/11/201264,755 mi+1,828 mi
- 29/11/201365,983 mi+1,228 mi
- 14/11/201467,174 mi+1,191 mi
- 18/11/201567,873 mi+699 mi
- 29/11/201669,376 mi+1,503 mi
- 01/12/2017714,445 mi+645,069 mi
- 30/11/201873,650 mi-640,795 mi
- 03/12/201873,678 mi+28 mi
- 21/11/201975,834 mi+2,156 mi
- 20/11/202077,753 mi+1,919 mi
- 19/11/202179,475 mi+1,722 mi
- 10/01/202279,497 mi+22 mi
- 24/02/202380,626 mi+1,129 mi
- 09/03/202380,629 mi+3 mi
- 06/03/202482,612 mi+1,983 mi
- 07/03/202482,612 mi
- 07/03/202584,911 mi+2,299 mi
- 10/03/202584,911 mi
- 05/03/202686,390 mi+1,479 mi
- 02/04/202686,441 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 2,599 miles per year across 25 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: 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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