2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · HX53 VPL
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 182,061 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HX53 VPL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2023
- 182,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HX53 VPL 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 (HX53 VPL) between October 2023 and November 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))”; “Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HX53 VPL Mileage History
- 05/10/2023182,059 mi
- 02/11/2023182,061 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 26 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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