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AJ53 UTB

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

220,730 mi
Last recorded220,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UTB
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 220,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

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

Pass 17 May 2025 214,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central upper part screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 209,192 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 209,186 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 202,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 195,739 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 195,739 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 188,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 181,937 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 171,286 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 163,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 153,777 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 140,363 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 128,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 116,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 116,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 105,392 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,930 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 81,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 69,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 56,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 43,186 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,152 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo Connect?

Based on 113,872 MOT tests across 15,797 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,161
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
15,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 515
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AJ53 UTB is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 98,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Tourneo Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 558 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 UTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Tourneo Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Tourneo Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 UTB is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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