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AO53 VDE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

192,213 mi
Last recorded192,213 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VDE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 192,213 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 184,632 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 177,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 161,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 152,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 146,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 145,321 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 143,579 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corosion

Pass 25 Jan 2017 142,085 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,613 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 135,842 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 134,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,957 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 133,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 128,973 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 120,567 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 120,561 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,980 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 92,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,998 miles

Advise front brake pads look to be getting low

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AO53 VDE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AO53 VDE, 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 AO53 VDE registered?

AO53 VDE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is AO53 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 VDE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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