2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SF53 TYG
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 149,174 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF53 TYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2023
- 149,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF53 TYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (SF53 TYG) between July 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o s (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Central Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
SF53 TYG Mileage History
- 14/07/2022143,640 mi
- 08/09/2023149,168 mi+5,528 mi
- 19/09/2023149,174 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,678 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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