The road tax status for EA03 TOW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for EA03 TOW?

The MOT for EA03 TOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of EA03 TOW?

The recorded mileage for EA03 TOW is 189,211 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is EA03 TOW ULEZ compliant?

No, EA03 TOW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EA03 TOW

EA03 TOW

2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 189,211 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin: 2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 03 Apr 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 189,211 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

1753cc

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EA03 TOW Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2024
189,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (23 mentions)

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EA03 TOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 01:43

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (EA03 TOW) between October 2006 and March 2024.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 25 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (23 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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EA03 TOW Mileage History

20/10/200678,812 mi
20/10/200678,812 mi
11/10/200790,685 mi+11,873 mi
11/10/200790,685 mi
29/10/200898,183 mi+7,498 mi
29/10/200898,183 mi
03/11/2009104,926 mi+6,743 mi
16/11/2009104,926 mi
02/11/2010108,378 mi+3,452 mi
03/11/2010108,379 mi+1 mi
05/03/2012112,748 mi+4,369 mi
14/03/2012112,744 mi-4 mi
11/03/2013120,692 mi+7,948 mi
21/02/2014125,696 mi+5,004 mi
10/03/2015131,189 mi+5,493 mi
13/12/2016150,519 mi+19,330 mi
19/12/2016150,529 mi+10 mi
07/12/2017154,456 mi+3,927 mi
13/12/2018158,186 mi+3,730 mi
17/12/2019162,128 mi+3,942 mi
06/01/2021168,359 mi+6,231 mi
04/03/2021168,404 mi+45 mi
03/03/2022185,475 mi+17,071 mi
08/03/2022185,511 mi+36 mi
05/04/2023188,013 mi+2,502 mi
20/03/2024189,207 mi+1,194 mi
25/03/2024189,211 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 6,334 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

2 dangerous defects found recently

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