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AJ53 VMT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,342 mi
Last recorded134,342 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 VMT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 134,342 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 134,342 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills have surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 133,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills have surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 125,502 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 125,502 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,973 miles

both front tyres getting low

n/s/f innerwing brakepipe slight corrosion

n/s/f slight play on wheelbearing

Fail 21 Nov 2012 105,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 105,596 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,019 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,235 miles

ADVICE horn sound harsh intermittant

ADVICE knocking on rear

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

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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 35,796 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 35,796 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,545 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 VMT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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