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AJ52 YYX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

160,892 mi
Last recorded160,892 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YYX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 160,892 miles

underbody corroded/undersealed

upper windscreen cracked

Fail 22 May 2019 160,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange between front pipe and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

outer sills very corroded

underbody very corroded

upper windscreen cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2018 157,748 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

outer sills corroded, not within 30cm of any structural mount

upper windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2017 153,554 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

towing socket insecure

upper windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Jan 2017 153,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

towing socket insecure

upper windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2016 147,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 147,843 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 138,304 miles

damage to window screen outside swept area

Pass 14 Jan 2014 133,340 miles

centre exhaust outter shell deteriorated

Fail 13 Jan 2014 133,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust outter shell deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,296 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front windscreen cracked above swept area

rear brakes uneven reading recommend further investigation

Fail 20 Dec 2012 115,294 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front windscreen cracked above swept area

rear brakes uneven reading recommend further investigation

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,827 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 19 Dec 2011 99,827 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 21 Dec 2010 85,494 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 85,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 71,511 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 71,511 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,214 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,214 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,609 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 49,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,502 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 27,202 miles

NSR handbrake cable adrift

NSR tyre has damage to inner wall

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

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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AJ52 YYX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 AJ52 YYX, 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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AJ52 YYX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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