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ML53 HTV

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 374,054 miles on the clock, averaging 21,606 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ML53 HTV

MOT Status
Due date passed
374,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
21,606

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading374,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,376
Average per year21,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML53 HTV 187k233k280k327k374k '06'14'09

Check ML53 HTV

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage374,054 miles
Since last MOT+21,376 miles
PASS
Mileage352,678 miles
Since last MOT+21,680 miles
PASS
Mileage330,998 miles
Since last MOT+16,191 miles
PASS
Mileage314,807 miles
Since last MOT+84,484 miles
PASS
Mileage230,323 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,320 miles
PASS
Mileage241,688 miles
Since last MOT+19,408 miles
PASS
Mileage222,280 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,272 miles
Since last MOT+29,974 miles
PASS
Mileage192,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 HTV
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 HTV

What car is ML53 HTV?

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

What is the mileage of ML53 HTV?

The last recorded mileage for ML53 HTV was 374,054 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML53 HTV passed its MOT?

ML53 HTV has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2014.

Is ML53 HTV ULEZ compliant?

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

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