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ML53 HTU

2003 Ford Transit · Diesel · 1998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 574,500 miles on the clock, averaging 27,789 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 HTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
574,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
27,789

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading574,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year95,907
Average per year27,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 HTU 248k330k411k493k575k '06'18'10

Check ML53 HTU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage574,500 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
Mileage478,593 miles
Since last MOT+477,723 miles
PASS
Mileage870 miles
FAIL
Mileage433,561 miles
Since last MOT+25,385 miles
PASS
Mileage408,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage400,730 miles
Since last MOT+20,262 miles
FAIL
Mileage380,468 miles
Since last MOT+23,269 miles
PASS
Mileage357,199 miles
Since last MOT+33,517 miles
PASS
Mileage323,682 miles
Since last MOT+75,364 miles
PASS
Mileage248,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage248,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HTU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ML53 HTU

What car is ML53 HTU?

ML53 HTU is an silver Ford Transit, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of ML53 HTU?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 HTU was 574,500 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 HTU passed its MOT?

ML53 HTU has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2018.

Is ML53 HTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 HTU 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 ML53 HTU?

ML53 HTU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.