2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · WL53 ACO
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 226,271 miles. MOT valid until 05 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL53 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 226,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL53 ACO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (WL53 ACO) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WL53 ACO Mileage History
- 15/01/2024215,952 mi
- 25/01/2025222,693 mi+6,741 mi
- 25/01/2025222,693 mi
- 29/01/2026226,256 mi+3,563 mi
- 06/02/2026226,271 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 5,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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