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AJ53 UTZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,699 mi
Last recorded92,699 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 92,699 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 92,686 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,674 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,197 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wide angle (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 86,197 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both wide angle (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 82,167 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear axle

both headlamps deteriorated

o/s + n/s lower mirror glass damaged

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2017 82,167 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear axle

both headlamps deteriorated

o/s + n/s lower mirror glass damaged

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2016 78,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 May 2016 78,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 May 2015 72,598 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,804 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,271 miles

Exhaust heat sheild broken

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,271 miles

Exhaust heat sheild broken

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,787 miles

N/S blind spot mirror cracked

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,555 miles

nearside wing mirror wide angle glass cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,892 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,687 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,508 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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 UTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 UTZ, 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 UTZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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