2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SH53 DVN
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,712 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,712 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH53 DVN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 84,712 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH53 DVN 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 (SH53 DVN) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 21 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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.
SH53 DVN Mileage History
- 13/11/202184,692 mi
- 31/05/202484,712 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 8 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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