2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LC53 GHH
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 133,363 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC53 GHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 133,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LC53 GHH Mileage History
- 23/05/2023109,279 mi
- 01/07/2024115,003 mi+5,724 mi
- 25/06/2025125,530 mi+10,527 mi
- 02/07/2025125,546 mi+16 mi
- 19/06/2026133,363 mi+7,817 mi
Average of roughly 7,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC53 GHH 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 2003 Ford Transit Connect (LC53 GHH) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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 (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture exhaust blowing on pipe (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system along chassis leg (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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