MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
heatshield loose on underside of the vehicle
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
brake pedal anti slip worn on edge
heatshield loose on underside of the vehicle
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s washer partially blocked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s washer partially blocked
Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
brake pedal anti slip worn and torn slightly
inner arch covers fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pedal anti slip worn and torn slightly
inner arch covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery insecure
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
the osf lower door mirror is broken
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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AJ53 URL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 URL, 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 URL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2003.
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