2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · BV53 RZC
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 84,089 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 RZC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 84,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 RZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (BV53 RZC) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 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 (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
BV53 RZC Mileage History
- 28/04/202277,395 mi
- 28/04/202277,395 mi
- 04/05/202384,089 mi+6,694 mi
- 04/05/202384,089 mi
Average of roughly 6,590 miles per year across 4 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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