MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front suspension bushes worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge.
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
door stop[ lamp not working
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear bumper end cap missing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear bumper end cap missing
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ53 VDO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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