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AJ53 VFN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,756 mi
Last recorded173,756 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 173,756 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 173,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 167,346 miles

ns lower swivel play front drop links

Fail 16 Nov 2015 167,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

ns lower swivel play front drop links

Pass 13 Nov 2014 160,180 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

battery warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 12 Nov 2014 160,180 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

battery warning lamp illuminated.

high level brake lamp dim.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 156,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery warning lamp illuminated.

nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 156,488 miles

battery warning lamp illuminated.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 149,656 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 149,656 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 143,106 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 136,928 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 128,578 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 115,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 115,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,323 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 VFN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VFN, 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 VFN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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