2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · RJ53 UNR
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 237,237 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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RJ53 UNR Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2021
- 237,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ53 UNR 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 (RJ53 UNR) between September 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (37 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural str”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”.
RJ53 UNR Mileage History
- 27/09/200660,704 mi
- 11/10/200772,175 mi+11,471 mi
- 19/11/200881,507 mi+9,332 mi
- 21/11/200881,510 mi+3 mi
- 26/11/200988,093 mi+6,583 mi
- 02/12/200988,527 mi+434 mi
- 22/02/2011113,908 mi+25,381 mi
- 23/02/2011113,916 mi+8 mi
- 23/02/2012143,878 mi+29,962 mi
- 24/02/2012143,883 mi+5 mi
- 29/01/2013169,192 mi+25,309 mi
- 30/01/2013169,200 mi+8 mi
- 04/03/2014190,587 mi+21,387 mi
- 05/03/2014190,594 mi+7 mi
- 17/04/2015205,791 mi+15,197 mi
- 18/04/2015205,799 mi+8 mi
- 02/06/2016211,750 mi+5,951 mi
- 10/06/2016211,751 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2019216,723 mi+4,972 mi
- 29/08/2019216,735 mi+12 mi
- 08/08/2020220,073 mi+3,338 mi
- 11/08/2020220,077 mi+4 mi
- 26/08/2021237,237 mi+17,160 mi
Average of roughly 11,837 miles per year across 23 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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