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2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LD53 BXB

LD53 BXB

2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 193,545 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Year / Origin
2003 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Oct 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
193,545 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Oct 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1753cc

LD53 BXB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2023
  • 193,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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LD53 BXB Mileage History

  1. 09/10/2021187,595 mi
  2. 16/10/2021187,603 mi+8 mi
  3. 13/10/2022190,201 mi+2,598 mi
  4. 17/10/2023193,535 mi+3,334 mi
  5. 31/10/2023193,545 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 2,889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LD53 BXB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (LD53 BXB) between October 2021 and October 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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