2004 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NH53 FYY
2004 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 228,134 miles. MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NH53 FYY Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 228,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH53 FYY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Transit Connect (NH53 FYY) between February 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area. (7.1.1 (”.
NH53 FYY Mileage History
- 07/02/200736,725 mi
- 07/02/200736,725 mi
- 13/05/200847,265 mi+10,540 mi
- 02/06/200962,211 mi+14,946 mi
- 02/06/200962,211 mi
- 17/06/201078,204 mi+15,993 mi
- 17/06/201078,204 mi
- 17/06/201190,641 mi+12,437 mi
- 08/06/201295,117 mi+4,476 mi
- 08/06/201295,117 mi
- 24/06/2014103,370 mi+8,253 mi
- 02/07/2014103,370 mi
- 12/06/2015104,337 mi+967 mi
- 01/07/2016105,327 mi+990 mi
- 12/06/2017183,700 mi+78,373 mi
- 15/06/2017183,709 mi+9 mi
- 22/06/2018184,586 mi+877 mi
- 12/06/2019185,201 mi+615 mi
- 13/06/2019185,201 mi
- 18/11/2020182,909 mi-2,292 mi
- 03/11/2021182,948 mi+39 mi
- 11/11/2021182,948 mi
- 24/10/2022190,949 mi+8,001 mi
- 24/10/2022190,950 mi+1 mi
- 08/11/2023203,342 mi+12,392 mi
- 17/11/2023203,344 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/2023203,348 mi+4 mi
- 01/11/2024215,866 mi+12,518 mi
- 01/11/2024215,866 mi
- 03/11/2025228,132 mi+12,266 mi
- 07/11/2025228,134 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,209 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (NH53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as NH53FYY.
SKODA
OCTAVIA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
TRANSIT CONNECT
MINI
COOPER S
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VOLVO
V70
VOLVO
S40
AUDI
A3
VOLVO
V70
NISSAN
MICRA
BMW
X5
NISSAN
MICRA
FORD TRANSIT CONNECT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.