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AF53 NRX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,564 mi
Last recorded150,564 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 145,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 130,292 miles

All repair work, welding etc have been heavily covered in underseal restricting proper inspection

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BRAKEHOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer TYRE

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 129,102 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL HOLED (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO BRAKEHOSE AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX HOLED (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO BRAKEHOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer TYRE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AS MARKED (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,590 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 95,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 81,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2012 68,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre worn inner edge 0mm

Pass 29 Dec 2011 55,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s/f tyre damaged side wall / cracks in tread no cords or ply showing

Fail 28 Dec 2011 55,174 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise n/s/f tyre damaged side wall / cracks in tread no cords or ply showing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 43,831 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake disc slightly scored

o/s front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 31 Dec 2009 37,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking in between treads

slight play in the n/s/f steering rack arm

Fail 29 Dec 2009 37,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre cracking in between treads

slight play in the n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,157 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 31,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,975 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,772 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 19,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AF53 NRX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 NRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 NRX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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