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AJ53 VHN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

266,503 mi
Last recorded266,503 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VHN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 266,503 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025
Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 100,870 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 81,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 75,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 48,665 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 46,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,047 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,390 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 26,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 22,329 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 18,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,700 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,960 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 6,146 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 VHN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

Is AJ53 VHN safe to buy?

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