2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GD52 ATN
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 167,962 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,962 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD52 ATN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2023
- 167,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD52 ATN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (GD52 ATN) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
GD52 ATN Mileage History
- 26/01/2022167,383 mi
- 17/03/2023167,962 mi+579 mi
Average of roughly 510 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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