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AU53 TJY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,184 mi
Last recorded173,184 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TJY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 173,184 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 173,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,129 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 170,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 165,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 162,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 155,914 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 149,115 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 148,985 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jul 2014 137,993 miles

exhaust deteriorated

wiper blades worn

Fail 16 Jul 2014 137,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Jul 2013 130,177 miles

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

Spare wheel insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 112,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 93,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,571 miles

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

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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AU53 TJY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU53 TJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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AU53 TJY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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