Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · SM53 OOX

SM53 OOX

2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 182,720 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
2003 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 20/03/2019
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
182,720 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/03/2019
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
2402cc

SM53 OOX Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 08/03/2019
  • 182,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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SM53 OOX Mileage History

  1. 16/11/200653,296 mi
  2. 17/11/200653,296 mi
  3. 30/10/200769,408 mi+16,112 mi
  4. 29/08/200878,603 mi+9,195 mi
  5. 29/08/200878,603 mi
  6. 16/09/200991,537 mi+12,934 mi
  7. 02/12/2010104,535 mi+12,998 mi
  8. 02/12/2010104,535 mi
  9. 09/12/2011114,905 mi+10,370 mi
  10. 23/08/2013124,251 mi+9,346 mi
  11. 23/08/2013124,251 mi
  12. 20/08/2014128,210 mi+3,959 mi
  13. 21/08/2015131,289 mi+3,079 mi
  14. 21/08/2015131,289 mi
  15. 19/08/2016171,261 mi+39,972 mi
  16. 13/10/2016171,283 mi+22 mi
  17. 09/03/2018180,693 mi+9,410 mi
  18. 21/03/2018180,697 mi+4 mi
  19. 21/03/2018180,697 mi
  20. 08/03/2019182,720 mi+2,023 mi

Average of roughly 10,517 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

SM53 OOX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 01:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (SM53 OOX) between November 2006 and March 2019.

The record contains 11 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 08 March 2019 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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