2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RE03 HFU
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 84,991 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE03 HFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 84,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE03 HFU 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 (RE03 HFU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 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 (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
RE03 HFU Mileage History
- 10/04/202455,753 mi
- 12/04/202455,759 mi+6 mi
- 11/04/202571,268 mi+15,509 mi
- 10/04/202684,984 mi+13,716 mi
- 11/04/202684,991 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 14,609 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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