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AJ53 UTG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,427 mi
Last recorded136,427 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 136,427 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Hole by jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Hole by jacking point. (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 128,439 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 120,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,878 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 115,878 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 108,484 miles

lower gearbox stabiliser mount excessively worn

staining of anti freeze on hose connections

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,232 miles

both front anti roll bar droplinks show deterioration in gaitors

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges treads near limit

recommend tracking

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,268 miles

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

front brake pads wqearing low / unevenly worn n/s/f outer pad worn near minimum thickness STRONG ADVISE.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 91,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

front brake pads wqearing low / unevenly worn n/s/f outer pad worn near minimum thickness STRONG ADVISE.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,549 miles

front registration plate cracked / damaged

ignition key worn

Fail 15 Nov 2012 82,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres show perishing

front registration plate cracked / damaged

ignition key / barrel worn / cannot open bonnet with key

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 62,982 miles

rear exhaust mounting rubber broken exhaust secured by alternative means recommend replacing rubber mount

Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,801 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,983 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low on edges [ have stepdown treads ] n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2008 39,983 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre treads wearing low on edges [ have stepdown treads ] n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,607 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,593 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges o/s/f tyre tread worn low [step down treads] recommend tracking

advise perishing and cracking in all tyres

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 UTG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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