2023 Ford Transit 2.0L Diesel · SM23 CVT
2023 Ford Transit (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2023. Recorded mileage 77,158 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,158 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM23 CVT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 77,158 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SM23 CVT 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 2023 Ford Transit (SM23 CVT) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 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: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
SM23 CVT Mileage History
- 14/04/202677,158 mi
- 14/04/202677,158 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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