2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LD53 HKP
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 162,274 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 HKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 162,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 HKP 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 (LD53 HKP) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LD53 HKP Mileage History
- 28/07/2022149,308 mi
- 02/08/2023156,774 mi+7,466 mi
- 02/08/2023156,774 mi
- 28/08/2025162,270 mi+5,496 mi
- 18/09/2025162,274 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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