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AJ53 HSF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

232,267 mi
Last recorded232,267 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 232,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 232,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn metal link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 135,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 232,205 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 229,064 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 224,097 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 203,468 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 203,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 176,677 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 155,587 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 144,680 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 138,032 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 119,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 79,268 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 79,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,396 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 HSF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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