2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YE53 FPT
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 348,341 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2019.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 348,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE53 FPT Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2018
- 348,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE53 FPT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (YE53 FPT) between September 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill in 3 places. (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded All along inner sill . (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill. (2.4.A.3)”.
YE53 FPT Mileage History
- 09/10/2007248,213 km
- 13/10/2008290,008 km+41,795 km
- 25/09/2009321,107 km+31,099 km
- 11/05/2012346,477 km+25,370 km
- 22/04/20130 mi
- 06/06/2017347,939 km
- 16/06/2018348,341 mi
Average of roughly 9,371 miles per year across 7 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: 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.
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