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AJ53 URT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,034 mi
Last recorded158,034 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 158,034 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 19 Jun 2015 152,869 miles

general corrosion to under body and brake pipes

Pass 21 May 2014 147,455 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 147,437 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2013 140,172 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 140,172 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 127,290 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 127,290 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 112,746 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 96,749 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 96,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 83,753 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 83,753 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,365 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,061 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 URT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 URT, 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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What year was AJ53 URT registered?

AJ53 URT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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