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AJ52 YZV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,849 mi
Last recorded118,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 YZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 118,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 118,849 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,611 miles

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 116,607 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both , Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured Front Eye (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 114,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 112,467 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 112,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear n/s front outer ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front radiator cross member corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

headlights slightly tarnished output ok ;

rear exhaust brackets rusty ;

Pass 15 Jul 2019 101,166 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front radiator crossmember heavily corroded

fuel tank straps heavily corroded

headlights slightly tarnished output ok ;

rear exhaust brackets rusty ;

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,915 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush shackle bushes deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low ??

engine radiator support bracket heavily corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,500 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear spring bushes slightly deteriorated

engine radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,886 miles

front radiator support corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,535 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support bracket heavily corroded

rear spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,535 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support bracket heavily corroded

rear spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,906 miles

fuel tank support straps corroded

high level brake light not working ;

radiator support corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel tank support straps corroded

high level brake light not working ;

radiator support corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 62,087 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 56,145 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 50,786 miles

fuel tank straps rusty ;

osr reflector slightly damaged

rediator support bracket rusty

Pass 22 May 2009 43,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,181 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 30,246 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 23,950 miles

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 YZV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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