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AJ53 GNF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

171,361 mi
Last recorded171,361 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 GNF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2013 171,361 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 171,361 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 152,102 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 152,102 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 142,353 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 142,351 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 125,722 miles

nearside rear service brake recording slightly low effort

Fail 22 Nov 2010 125,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

nearside rear service brake recording slightly low effort

Pass 18 Nov 2009 106,258 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 106,256 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 60,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 60,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,771 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 39,766 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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AJ53 GNF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 AJ53 GNF, 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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AJ53 GNF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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