2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · MK03 EKU
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 142,734 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2019.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK03 EKU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2018
- 142,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK03 EKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (MK03 EKU) between March 2006 and April 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)”; “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
MK03 EKU Mileage History
- 20/03/200621,263 mi
- 02/03/200726,298 mi+5,035 mi
- 26/02/200830,800 mi+4,502 mi
- 28/02/200830,800 mi
- 10/08/200962,162 mi+31,362 mi
- 17/08/200962,182 mi+20 mi
- 27/08/201083,545 mi+21,363 mi
- 27/08/201083,545 mi
- 06/08/201197,609 mi+14,064 mi
- 08/08/201197,609 mi
- 30/08/2012102,385 mi+4,776 mi
- 30/08/2012102,385 mi
- 10/09/2013106,324 mi+3,939 mi
- 18/08/2014128,755 mi+22,431 mi
- 27/02/2015130,801 mi+2,046 mi
- 28/02/2015130,801 mi
- 01/03/2016134,978 mi+4,177 mi
- 02/03/2016134,978 mi
- 03/03/2017138,458 mi+3,480 mi
- 04/04/2018142,734 mi+4,276 mi
- 04/04/2018142,734 mi
Average of roughly 10,089 miles per year across 21 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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