2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · N885 ASC
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 197,385 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N885 ASC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 197,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N885 ASC 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 (N885 ASC) between July 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 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 (25 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Steering (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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 Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
N885 ASC Mileage History
- 26/07/200657,071 mi
- 30/07/200773,686 mi+16,615 mi
- 08/10/200899,356 mi+25,670 mi
- 16/11/2009109,226 mi+9,870 mi
- 04/08/2011131,840 mi+22,614 mi
- 04/08/2011131,840 mi
- 30/10/2012143,374 mi+11,534 mi
- 28/08/2013143,409 mi+35 mi
- 02/09/2014148,071 mi+4,662 mi
- 30/09/2015155,948 mi+7,877 mi
- 29/09/2016163,586 mi+7,638 mi
- 18/04/2018165,060 mi+1,474 mi
- 01/07/2019165,946 mi+886 mi
- 05/01/2021176,027 mi+10,081 mi
- 13/01/2021176,041 mi+14 mi
- 12/01/2022182,504 mi+6,463 mi
- 14/01/2022182,504 mi
- 13/01/2023187,755 mi+5,251 mi
- 11/01/2024191,429 mi+3,674 mi
- 21/01/2025195,134 mi+3,705 mi
- 29/01/2025195,153 mi+19 mi
- 04/02/2026197,374 mi+2,221 mi
- 10/02/2026197,385 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 7,179 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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