2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SN53 FXO
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 02 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 113,271 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN53 FXO Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/01/2026
- 113,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN53 FXO 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 2003 Ford Transit Connect (SN53 FXO) between January 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (46 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SN53 FXO Mileage History
- 07/01/200833,715 mi
- 15/12/200838,259 mi+4,544 mi
- 15/12/200838,259 mi
- 06/02/201043,928 mi+5,669 mi
- 20/01/201148,685 mi+4,757 mi
- 24/01/201148,685 mi
- 30/01/201253,951 mi+5,266 mi
- 30/01/201253,951 mi
- 21/02/201360,125 mi+6,174 mi
- 14/01/201466,610 mi+6,485 mi
- 14/01/201466,610 mi
- 13/01/201667,301 mi+691 mi
- 29/12/201673,767 mi+6,466 mi
- 05/01/201773,770 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/201879,289 mi+5,519 mi
- 05/01/201879,289 mi
- 18/12/201883,550 mi+4,261 mi
- 18/12/201883,550 mi
- 10/01/202088,402 mi+4,852 mi
- 14/01/202088,415 mi+13 mi
- 31/12/202091,878 mi+3,463 mi
- 31/12/202091,878 mi
- 14/01/202295,494 mi+3,616 mi
- 24/01/202295,494 mi
- 20/01/2023100,541 mi+5,047 mi
- 27/01/2023100,557 mi+16 mi
- 12/01/2024105,000 mi+4,443 mi
- 20/01/2024105,008 mi+8 mi
- 17/01/2025109,782 mi+4,774 mi
- 28/01/2025109,785 mi+3 mi
- 30/01/2026113,271 mi+3,486 mi
Average of roughly 4,404 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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