2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · KC52 XLE
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 79,434 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC52 XLE Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 79,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC52 XLE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (KC52 XLE) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural s”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength o”.
KC52 XLE Mileage History
- 08/02/200616,988 mi
- 09/02/200616,988 mi
- 26/02/200720,085 mi+3,097 mi
- 22/02/200824,007 mi+3,922 mi
- 20/02/200931,301 mi+7,294 mi
- 19/02/201040,964 mi+9,663 mi
- 17/02/201145,856 mi+4,892 mi
- 21/02/201249,273 mi+3,417 mi
- 27/02/201353,552 mi+4,279 mi
- 24/02/201456,687 mi+3,135 mi
- 03/03/201559,493 mi+2,806 mi
- 03/03/201559,493 mi
- 15/02/201661,711 mi+2,218 mi
- 16/03/201763,140 mi+1,429 mi
- 21/02/201864,498 mi+1,358 mi
- 13/03/201966,308 mi+1,810 mi
- 26/02/202067,675 mi+1,367 mi
- 26/02/202067,675 mi
- 23/02/202170,779 mi+3,104 mi
- 15/02/202273,698 mi+2,919 mi
- 13/02/202375,136 mi+1,438 mi
- 14/02/202375,137 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/202476,610 mi+1,473 mi
- 06/03/202476,611 mi+1 mi
- 18/02/202578,061 mi+1,450 mi
- 10/02/202679,434 mi+1,373 mi
Average of roughly 3,122 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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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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