2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · VE52 UPW
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 179,917 miles. MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE52 UPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/05/2026
- 179,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VE52 UPW Mileage History
- 10/01/2023169,693 mi
- 16/01/2024173,421 mi+3,728 mi
- 12/02/2025178,535 mi+5,114 mi
- 18/02/2025178,538 mi+3 mi
- 18/05/2026179,917 mi+1,379 mi
Average of roughly 3,051 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE52 UPW 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 (VE52 UPW) between January 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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