2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · WA53 CHD
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 75,489 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA53 CHD Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2026
- 75,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 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.
WA53 CHD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (WA53 CHD) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Windscreen (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
WA53 CHD Mileage History
- 18/10/200633,953 mi
- 16/10/200744,612 mi+10,659 mi
- 12/09/200853,647 mi+9,035 mi
- 07/09/200957,970 mi+4,323 mi
- 17/09/201063,972 mi+6,002 mi
- 17/09/201063,972 mi
- 05/10/201179,424 mi+15,452 mi
- 23/10/201290,611 mi+11,187 mi
- 23/10/201399,266 mi+8,655 mi
- 23/10/201399,266 mi
- 19/11/2014107,300 mi+8,034 mi
- 21/11/2014104,300 mi-3,000 mi
- 05/01/2016118,482 mi+14,182 mi
- 11/01/2016118,487 mi+5 mi
- 25/10/202144,997 mi-73,490 mi
- 28/10/2022151,134 mi+106,137 mi
- 18/10/202355,819 mi-95,315 mi
- 15/10/202461,160 mi+5,341 mi
- 15/10/202461,205 mi+45 mi
- 23/10/202569,949 mi+8,744 mi
- 27/10/202675,489 mi+5,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,074 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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