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AJ53 UVM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,078 mi
Last recorded97,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2014 97,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,078 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 79,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 62,334 miles

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

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside inner driveshaft boot split

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge of tread

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jan 2011 53,591 miles

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

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

Oil leak

near side inner cv boot slit and leaking

Pass 8 Jan 2011 53,591 miles

Oil leak

near side inner cv boot slit and leaking

Pass 24 Dec 2009 46,862 miles

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

both rear leaf springs corroding

nearside front tyre has slight damage to both sidewalls from being run flat

Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,087 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Dec 2008 40,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2007 34,474 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 28,948 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UVM, 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 UVM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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