2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · AP53 HSA
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 129,954 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 HSA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 129,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 HSA 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 2003 Ford Transit Connect (AP53 HSA) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
AP53 HSA Mileage History
- 17/11/2023129,507 mi
- 13/11/2024129,881 mi+374 mi
- 14/11/2024129,882 mi+1 mi
- 17/11/2025129,954 mi+72 mi
- 17/11/2025129,954 mi
Average of roughly 223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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