2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · SR03 MVN
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 164,096 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR03 MVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/05/2026
- 164,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR03 MVN 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 (SR03 MVN) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
SR03 MVN Mileage History
- 27/03/2023152,121 mi
- 18/04/2024154,165 mi+2,044 mi
- 15/04/2025157,731 mi+3,566 mi
- 15/04/2025157,732 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/2026164,096 mi+6,364 mi
Average of roughly 3,844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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