No, ET53 ABO is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for ET53 ABO?

The MOT for ET53 ABO is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of ET53 ABO?

The recorded mileage for ET53 ABO is 188,766 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is ET53 ABO ULEZ compliant?

No, ET53 ABO 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

2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · ET53 ABO

ET53 ABO

2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 05/01/2004. Recorded mileage 188,766 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin: 2004 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 18/03/2026
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/05/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 188,766 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 18/03/2026

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/05/2026

Mileage: 188,766 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2004
Engine: 1753cc

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ET53 ABO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
188,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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ET53 ABO Mileage History

15/03/2022154,379 mi
18/03/2023157,956 mi+3,577 mi
18/03/2024170,463 mi+12,507 mi
19/03/2024170,469 mi+6 mi
18/03/2025188,766 mi+18,297 mi

Average of roughly 11,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ET53 ABO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 07:35

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (ET53 ABO) between March 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 March 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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