2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · CV53 OBN
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 157,739 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV53 OBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 157,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV53 OBN 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 (CV53 OBN) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
CV53 OBN Mileage History
- 02/03/2023173,200 mi
- 08/03/2024174,028 mi+828 mi
- 27/03/2025114,473 mi-59,555 mi
- 26/03/2026157,657 mi+43,184 mi
- 04/04/2026157,739 mi+82 mi
Average of roughly -5,003 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: Average
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