2003 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · SF53 DKA
2003 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 90,308 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 DKA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 90,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 DKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (SF53 DKA) between October 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fuel flap insecure (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
SF53 DKA Mileage History
- 13/10/200618,269 mi
- 11/10/200721,515 mi+3,246 mi
- 08/10/200825,343 mi+3,828 mi
- 14/10/200929,812 mi+4,469 mi
- 08/10/201035,024 mi+5,212 mi
- 11/10/201035,029 mi+5 mi
- 12/10/201140,361 mi+5,332 mi
- 09/10/201245,294 mi+4,933 mi
- 07/11/201361,299 mi+16,005 mi
- 21/10/201466,056 mi+4,757 mi
- 22/10/201466,060 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/201570,622 mi+4,562 mi
- 01/12/201570,622 mi
- 13/03/201770,645 mi+23 mi
- 21/03/201874,863 mi+4,218 mi
- 16/03/201977,682 mi+2,819 mi
- 15/06/202079,259 mi+1,577 mi
- 21/06/202180,346 mi+1,087 mi
- 20/06/202286,454 mi+6,108 mi
- 15/06/202389,793 mi+3,339 mi
- 11/06/202489,984 mi+191 mi
- 30/06/202590,167 mi+183 mi
- 03/08/202690,308 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 3,637 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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