2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GJ53 WEF
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 146,551 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 WEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 WEF 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 2003 Ford Transit Connect (GJ53 WEF) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
GJ53 WEF Mileage History
- 22/09/2022144,210 mi
- 20/09/2023146,550 mi+2,340 mi
- 21/09/2023146,551 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,350 miles per year across 3 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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