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MA53 TPU

2003 Ford Transit · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 95,629 miles on the clock, averaging 4,154 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 TPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,154

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,366
Average per year4,154
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 TPU 51k62k73k84k96k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,629 miles
Since last MOT+2,366 miles
PASS
Mileage93,263 miles
PASS
Mileage185,903 miles
Since last MOT+14,526 miles
PASS
Mileage171,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,377 miles
Since last MOT+18,599 miles
PASS
Mileage152,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,778 miles
Since last MOT+15,763 miles
PASS
Mileage137,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,015 miles
Since last MOT+19,077 miles
PASS
Mileage117,938 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage104,977 miles
Since last MOT+15,133 miles
PASS
Mileage89,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,844 miles
Since last MOT+14,670 miles
PASS
Mileage75,174 miles
Since last MOT+24,128 miles
PASS
Mileage51,046 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 TPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 TPU

What car is MA53 TPU?

MA53 TPU is an blue Ford Transit, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 TPU?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 TPU was 95,629 miles, recorded on 19 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 TPU passed its MOT?

MA53 TPU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2017.

Is MA53 TPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 TPU 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 MA53 TPU?

MA53 TPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.