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AJ53 VOD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,819 mi
Last recorded143,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 143,819 miles

Nearside Front NAIL

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 143,819 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

Nearside Front NAIL

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,671 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 119,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 119,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 106,133 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 92,881 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,881 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 78,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,979 miles

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 10 Sep 2008 66,262 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,558 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 VOD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VOD, 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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What year was AJ53 VOD registered?

AJ53 VOD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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