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AO53 VUG

2003 Ford Connect

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,479 mi
Last recorded154,479 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 VUG
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 154,479 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2013 154,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2013 154,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 140,576 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

discs worn and corroded

exhaust blowing

oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 127,838 miles

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded engine oil leak around sump no spare wheel

Fail 5 Dec 2011 127,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded engine oil leak around sump no spare wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2010 113,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 91,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,910 miles

N/S inner CV gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 69,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S inner CV gaiter split

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 54,413 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 36,997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,997 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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AO53 VUG is a 2003 Ford Connect in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 108,295 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO53 VUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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

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