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AJ53 HTA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

192,151 mi
Last recorded192,151 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 192,151 miles

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area, heavy under body protection used (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 192,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe area, heavy under body protection used (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 189,483 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 189,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s inner sill heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 183,875 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 183,875 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 176,406 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 172,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking / deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2017 167,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to front brake hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to front brake hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 163,560 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 158,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 158,143 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 151,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 151,766 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 146,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 140,750 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 134,500 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 134,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 128,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 118,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 118,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 104,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 75,710 miles

chips to screen

Fail 12 Jan 2007 75,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips to screen

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 HTA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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