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2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · HS53 BPV

HS53 BPV

2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11/02/2004. Recorded mileage 169,612 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 24/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
169,612 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1753cc

HS53 BPV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
  • 169,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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HS53 BPV Mileage History

  1. 23/09/2022148,108 mi
  2. 19/09/2023156,555 mi+8,447 mi
  3. 19/09/2024164,903 mi+8,348 mi
  4. 19/09/2025169,610 mi+4,707 mi
  5. 26/09/2025169,612 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 7,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HS53 BPV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 03:56
MOT Analysis

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 (HS53 BPV) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 September 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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: “Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower bottom engine mounting (6.1.”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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