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AJ53 GWP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

264,710 mi
Last recorded264,710 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2017 264,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section missing. (7.1.2)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid & engine oil low.

Engine oil and coolant leak.

N/s & O/s sills - corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tyre - inner edge wear and side wall splits.

Park brake lever long travel.

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 243,170 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wishbone bush slighlty deteriorated

offside front sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any structural

several brakepipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 243,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wishbone bush slighlty deteriorated

offside front sill excessively corroded but not within 30cm of any structural

several brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 224,953 miles

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

fuel pipe under bonnet damaged

Fail 19 Nov 2015 224,953 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

fuel pipe under bonnet damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2014 204,861 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 204,861 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 184,116 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 184,116 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 163,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure fouling on exhaust

Fail 10 Nov 2012 163,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure fouling on exhaust

Pass 10 Nov 2011 136,684 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 136,684 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 114,493 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 114,493 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,111 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 65,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,082 miles

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

chip in screen.

Fail 8 Nov 2007 46,082 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 28,466 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 28,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 GWP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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