2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GD53 VDL
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 150,015 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GD53 VDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 150,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GD53 VDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (GD53 VDL) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
GD53 VDL Mileage History
- 04/08/2022141,821 mi
- 22/08/2023144,430 mi+2,609 mi
- 24/08/2023143,344 mi-1,086 mi
- 02/09/2024146,065 mi+2,721 mi
- 20/12/2025150,015 mi+3,950 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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