2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RF52 DFO
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 120,498 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF52 DFO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2022
- 120,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF52 DFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (RF52 DFO) between June 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RF52 DFO Mileage History
- 28/06/2022120,190 mi
- 26/07/2022120,498 mi+308 mi
Average of roughly 4,031 miles per year across 2 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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