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AJ53 VSF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,859 mi
Last recorded136,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 136,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,870 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,776 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 101,776 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 95,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 95,307 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,692 miles

Oil leak

off side front tyre tread worn low on inside edge

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

off side front tyre tread worn low on inside edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 78,215 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 69,536 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 61,257 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,257 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,307 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,307 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 43,260 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 38,114 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,441 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 VSF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VSF, 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 VSF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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