2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · FG53 HKB

The most recent MOT on 30 August 2023 at 163,244 miles shows a passed test with no defects recorded, though the same date also logged a failed test with no defects listed, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend appears stable on the available evidence, with no advisories or recorded wear across the three entries. This 2003 Ford Transit Connect presents as structurally and mechanically clean per the official record. Mileage sits at 163,244 on the 2023 test, against 163,238 recorded on 6 May 2022. That is a six-mile increment over fifteen months, far below the circa 7,098 annual average for the model age. The sparse history and near-static odometer suggest long periods of storage or very light local use, with two tests spread across roughly sixteen months and no intermediate data to confirm consistent running. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's twenty-three year age and low recorded use, as standing time accelerates corrosion and perishes rubber components. The MOT record flags no exhaust emissions issues, binding calipers, or structural integrity concerns, but DVSA tests do not strip panels or measure hidden rust. Verify the 30 August 2023 fail-pass pair with DVLA to confirm it reflects a clerical error rather than a suppressed defect. Check underneath for chassis corrosion and inspect tyre sidewalls for cracking from prolonged inactivity before purchase.