2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · EN03 RYD
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 194,913 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
EN03 RYD Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2022
- 194,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN03 RYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (EN03 RYD) between June 2006 and August 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
EN03 RYD Mileage History
- 26/06/200649,785 mi
- 09/11/200763,600 mi+13,815 mi
- 12/11/200769,118 mi+5,518 mi
- 09/09/200875,882 mi+6,764 mi
- 27/01/200978,497 mi+2,615 mi
- 26/01/201085,964 mi+7,467 mi
- 14/01/201192,771 mi+6,807 mi
- 30/01/2012100,372 mi+7,601 mi
- 24/01/2013107,852 mi+7,480 mi
- 22/01/2014116,050 mi+8,198 mi
- 26/01/2015124,242 mi+8,192 mi
- 26/01/2015124,242 mi
- 29/01/2016132,451 mi+8,209 mi
- 27/01/2017139,415 mi+6,964 mi
- 18/01/2018144,988 mi+5,573 mi
- 25/01/2018145,015 mi+27 mi
- 03/09/2020156,824 mi+11,809 mi
- 02/09/2021172,900 mi+16,076 mi
- 08/08/2022194,913 mi+22,013 mi
Average of roughly 9,004 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Transit Connect Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (EN03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as EN03RYD.
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
MINI
MINI
HONDA
ACCORD
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
CR-V
HONDA
JAZZ
HONDA
CIVIC
HONDA
JAZZ
PEUGEOT
206
FORD
FIESTA
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.