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AJ53 OBZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,511 mi
Last recorded184,511 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 184,511 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Sills Rusting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 182,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint slight misting from cover

Rear rear exhaust rubbers broke exhaust not likely to become detached

Pass 15 Jul 2022 181,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 181,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2021 178,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 175,932 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 173,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 170,856 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 168,005 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 165,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 162,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 156,990 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 153,148 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 152,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs coroded.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 142,237 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 130,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 130,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 117,992 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 104,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 104,382 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 83,320 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 83,320 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,375 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 OBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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