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AJ53 VFP

2003 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VFP
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 156,201 miles

all links slght play

front plate deteriated-all brakes juddering

inner and outer sills corroded -exhaust corroded-all flexi hose ends corroded-leaf springs corroded-coil springs corroded-oil leak/due to oil leak unable to check components properly-

welding covered unable to check properly

Fail 3 Nov 2014 156,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all links slght play

front plate deteriated-all brakes juddering

inner and outer sills corroded -exhaust corroded-all flexi hose ends corroded-leaf springs corroded-coil springs corroded-oil leak/due to oil leak unable to check components properly-

Pass 4 Nov 2013 149,610 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 149,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2012 143,839 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills floor chassi req wax oil

Fail 28 Jul 2012 143,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sills floor chassi req wax oil

Pass 1 Aug 2011 138,166 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 140,158 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2010 134,531 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 134,531 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 119,624 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 119,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2008 97,832 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 97,831 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 4 May 2007 76,309 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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AJ53 VFP is a 2003 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 108,295 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ53 VFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ53 VFP is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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