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AJ53 OCZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,920 mi
Last recorded160,920 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OCZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 160,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside headlamp deteriorated slightly

offside front inner constant velocity joint boot deteriorated

play in both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints

Pass 31 Oct 2018 147,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded slightly

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,602 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 141,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,155 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded also N/S/R O/S/R and O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear slight judder on brake

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear high level lamp not working

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,154 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded also N/S/R O/S/R and O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear slight judder on brake

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear high level lamp not working

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front registration plate damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,991 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

front registration plate damaged

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Nov 2014 113,387 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

minor damage to nearside front headlamp

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

minor damage to nearside front headlamp

Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 78,757 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

front number plate in poor condtion

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 3 Oct 2012 78,757 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre brake light not working

front number plate in poor condtion

slight play in o/s rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 19 Nov 2010 45,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,401 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 25,177 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 25,177 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

rear n/s tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 20,101 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,509 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 OCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OCZ, 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 OCZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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