2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LB53 YMM
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 166,596 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB53 YMM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 166,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB53 YMM 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 YMM) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LB53 YMM Mileage History
- 01/05/2024163,493 mi
- 28/04/2025164,959 mi+1,466 mi
- 28/04/2025164,959 mi
- 05/08/2026166,586 mi+1,627 mi
- 10/08/2026166,596 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,364 miles per year across 5 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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