2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LB53 FDO
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 188,631 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB53 FDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 188,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 FDO 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 2004 Ford Transit Connect (LB53 FDO) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
LB53 FDO Mileage History
- 05/09/2023181,961 mi
- 06/09/2023181,961 mi
- 06/09/2024185,477 mi+3,516 mi
- 02/02/2026188,631 mi+3,154 mi
- 02/02/2026188,631 mi
Average of roughly 2,765 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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