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DF53 LJA

2003 Ford Transit · Diesel · 1998cc

White Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Transit Diesel 1998cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 213,783 miles on the clock, averaging 17,885 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF53 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,783
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
17,885

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,717
Average per year17,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF53 LJA 35k80k124k169k214k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,783 miles
Since last MOT+22,717 miles
PASS
Mileage191,066 miles
Since last MOT+11,310 miles
PASS
Mileage179,756 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,727 miles
Since last MOT+20,266 miles
PASS
Mileage159,461 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,451 miles
Since last MOT+27,236 miles
PASS
Mileage132,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,215 miles
Since last MOT+25,115 miles
PASS
Mileage107,100 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,047 miles
Since last MOT+20,397 miles
PASS
Mileage86,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,650 miles
Since last MOT+17,697 miles
PASS
Mileage68,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,616 miles
PASS
Mileage65,337 miles
Since last MOT+19,111 miles
PASS
Mileage46,226 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,225 miles
Since last MOT+11,269 miles
PASS
Mileage34,956 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 LJA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DF53 LJA

What car is DF53 LJA?

DF53 LJA is a white Ford Transit, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DF53 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for DF53 LJA was 213,783 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF53 LJA passed its MOT?

DF53 LJA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2016.

Is DF53 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF53 LJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DF53 LJA?

DF53 LJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.