2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · GY53 OET

The vehicle's MOT history shows an inconsistent pattern of compliance, with the most recent test on 21 November 2025 resulting in a pass after a failure just six days prior on 15 November 2025. While the most recent result indicates the vehicle met minimum standards, the recurring failures in November 2023 and November 2025 suggest intermittent issues that require rectification to maintain roadworthiness. The trend does not show a clear direction toward stability, as the vehicle continues to fail tests within the same month of testing. The recorded mileage of 130,341 miles is low for a 2003 vehicle, averaging approximately 5,667 miles per year. This low annual usage can often lead to issues related to vehicles being stationary for extended periods, such as perished rubber components or seized brake calipers. The MOT records provided do not list specific mileage increments for each individual test, making it impossible to track precise annual mileage accumulation or identify sudden spikes in usage. Because the MOT records for the failures in 2023 and 2025 do not specify the exact nature of the defects, a physical inspection is necessary to identify the cause of these repeated failures. A buyer should focus on checking for structural corrosion, particularly on the chassis and sills, which is common in older commercial vehicles. The tester should also examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and braking system to ensure that the issues causing the recent failures have been fully resolved rather than merely patched. The lack of recorded advisories in the passing tests suggests that no immediate consumable wear was flagged by the tester in the most recent cycles. However, the absence of specific defect data during the failure periods means the mechanical integrity of the drivetrain and exhaust emissions remains unverified through these documents alone. A thorough inspection of all underside components and fluid levels is required to supplement this limited data.