2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · P18 BAB
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 159,817 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P18 BAB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2023
- 159,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P18 BAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (P18 BAB) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2023 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 (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer ”.
P18 BAB Mileage History
- 21/02/2022157,544 mi
- 23/02/2022157,544 mi
- 17/02/2023159,764 mi+2,220 mi
- 24/02/2023159,817 mi+53 mi
Average of roughly 2,256 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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