2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SL53 VPY
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 57,083 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2402cc
SL53 VPY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2022
- 57,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SL53 VPY Mileage History
- 31/08/20069,931 mi
- 23/08/200713,356 mi+3,425 mi
- 01/09/200817,065 mi+3,709 mi
- 25/08/200921,107 mi+4,042 mi
- 26/08/200921,107 mi
- 18/08/201025,163 mi+4,056 mi
- 29/08/201129,634 mi+4,471 mi
- 31/08/201129,733 mi+99 mi
- 27/08/201233,868 mi+4,135 mi
- 29/08/201233,891 mi+23 mi
- 04/09/201337,153 mi+3,262 mi
- 28/08/201439,740 mi+2,587 mi
- 28/08/201439,752 mi+12 mi
- 25/08/201542,526 mi+2,774 mi
- 29/08/201645,966 mi+3,440 mi
- 30/08/201645,966 mi
- 31/08/201748,580 mi+2,614 mi
- 01/09/201748,608 mi+28 mi
- 30/08/201850,341 mi+1,733 mi
- 11/10/201850,352 mi+11 mi
- 11/10/201952,260 mi+1,908 mi
- 12/10/201952,260 mi
- 06/10/202053,918 mi+1,658 mi
- 23/10/202053,920 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/202154,805 mi+885 mi
- 13/08/202154,805 mi
- 11/08/202257,083 mi+2,278 mi
Average of roughly 2,957 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
SL53 VPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (SL53 VPY) between August 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (23 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)”; “Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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