2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AD53 GWM
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 159,653 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AD53 GWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/08/2025
- 159,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AD53 GWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (AD53 GWM) between July 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel ”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rotton ”; “Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill rotton”.
AD53 GWM Mileage History
- 13/07/2022144,809 mi
- 26/07/2023150,424 mi+5,615 mi
- 01/08/2023150,347 mi-77 mi
- 19/07/2024155,127 mi+4,780 mi
- 05/08/2025159,653 mi+4,526 mi
Average of roughly 4,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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