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AJ53 VLA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

177,786 mi
Last recorded177,786 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VLA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 177,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jan 2021 177,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2019 169,642 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 169,642 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 162,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 162,952 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 154,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 154,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 146,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 146,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 135,327 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 135,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jul 2014 127,060 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2013 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 104,533 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,594 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 93,393 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake discs worn, pads look low

front tyres worn on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 81,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,184 miles

number plates delaminated

Fail 20 Jul 2009 71,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

number plates delaminated

Pass 28 Jul 2008 61,739 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2008 61,738 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,646 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 30,013 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,013 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak from filter area

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 VLA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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

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