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AJ53 HPX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,194 mi
Last recorded110,194 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 110,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 110,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

under vehicle heavily painted and undersealed

Fail 21 Nov 2020 104,912 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 97,081 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 96,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Sill Corroded (Hole)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,509 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,148 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,619 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,119 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,755 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,343 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 523,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 36,065 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 28,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 19,582 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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AJ53 HPX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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