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AJ53 VFY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,271 mi
Last recorded104,271 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 104,271 miles

engine oil leak

fan belt worn

n/s/f tyre perishing + wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing + on mot limit - recommend replace

o/s/f ball joint rubber + drop link rubber splitting

o/s/r tyre perishing + worn edges

rear indicators fading colour

slight play in o/s/f + o/s/r drop links

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Sep 2018 104,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement support mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall + bold inner edge

engine oil leak

fan belt worn

n/s/f tyre perishing + wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing + on mot limit - recommend replace

o/s/f ball joint rubber + drop link rubber splitting

o/s/r tyre perishing + worn edges

rear indicators fading colour

slight play in o/s/f + o/s/r drop links

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,142 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 96,142 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 90,301 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 90,301 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)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015
Pass 17 Sep 2014 71,561 miles

shallow cut in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2014 71,561 miles

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

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

shallow cut in inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012
Pass 15 Aug 2011

Nearside Front 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 11 Aug 2010
Fail 10 Jan 2007 27,329 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,329 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 VFY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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