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AJ53 UYC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,191 mi
Last recorded128,191 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,891 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 122,659 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 114,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 107,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,270 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 97,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,606 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 91,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,707 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 87,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,553 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,327 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,907 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,913 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 60,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,233 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,549 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 UYC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYC, 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 UYC registered?

AJ53 UYC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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