2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LC53 WHJ
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 08 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 136,474 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,474 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 WHJ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 136,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 WHJ 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 2004 Ford Transit Connect (LC53 WHJ) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LC53 WHJ Mileage History
- 30/12/200620,999 mi
- 22/12/200734,848 mi+13,849 mi
- 30/12/200851,188 mi+16,340 mi
- 30/12/200964,265 mi+13,077 mi
- 04/01/201169,991 mi+5,726 mi
- 04/01/201275,935 mi+5,944 mi
- 08/01/201381,283 mi+5,348 mi
- 02/01/201485,770 mi+4,487 mi
- 02/01/201485,770 mi
- 08/12/201490,330 mi+4,560 mi
- 01/12/201594,868 mi+4,538 mi
- 24/11/201699,254 mi+4,386 mi
- 24/11/201699,254 mi
- 04/12/2017103,468 mi+4,214 mi
- 29/11/2018105,840 mi+2,372 mi
- 29/11/2018105,845 mi+5 mi
- 25/11/2019108,113 mi+2,268 mi
- 25/11/2019108,113 mi
- 10/12/2020110,220 mi+2,107 mi
- 30/12/2021110,215 mi-5 mi
- 19/12/2022119,261 mi+9,046 mi
- 21/12/2023126,489 mi+7,228 mi
- 21/12/2023126,489 mi
- 03/12/2024132,101 mi+5,612 mi
- 16/12/2025136,474 mi+4,373 mi
- 16/12/2025136,474 mi
Average of roughly 6,090 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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