2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · LT03 DHV
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 147,089 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT03 DHV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2021
- 147,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT03 DHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (LT03 DHV) between March 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x pipe to flex on inner wing (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake (1.1.11 (c))”.
LT03 DHV Mileage History
- 22/03/200629,872 mi
- 23/03/200629,872 mi
- 16/03/200736,664 mi+6,792 mi
- 26/03/200825,053 mi-11,611 mi
- 24/03/200950,210 mi+25,157 mi
- 20/02/201055,800 mi+5,590 mi
- 30/04/201168,089 mi+12,289 mi
- 07/09/201283,179 mi+15,090 mi
- 11/09/201392,531 mi+9,352 mi
- 12/09/201392,531 mi
- 12/09/2014101,135 mi+8,604 mi
- 24/09/2014101,456 mi+321 mi
- 26/08/2015108,414 mi+6,958 mi
- 10/09/2016111,999 mi+3,585 mi
- 22/09/2017120,212 mi+8,213 mi
- 22/09/2017120,212 mi
- 21/09/2018130,009 mi+9,797 mi
- 24/09/2018130,010 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/2019138,138 mi+8,128 mi
- 23/09/2019138,138 mi
- 23/09/2020141,584 mi+3,446 mi
- 03/11/2020141,610 mi+26 mi
- 02/11/2021147,089 mi+5,479 mi
Average of roughly 7,506 miles per year across 23 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: 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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