2003 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · YF52 FAO
2003 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 151,306 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,306 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF52 FAO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 151,306 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF52 FAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit (YF52 FAO) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 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 (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
YF52 FAO Mileage History
- 25/03/2022151,164 mi
- 28/03/2022151,164 mi
- 14/04/2023151,302 mi+138 mi
- 14/04/2023151,306 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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