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AU53 TXY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,754 mi
Last recorded111,754 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 TXY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,754 miles

Offside Front fog lamp broken

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2019 111,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 107,917 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

centre stop lamp not working

engine water leak possably from thermostat housing

Fail 15 Mar 2018 107,917 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed and bracket very rusty (7.1.2)

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside steering rack gaiter damp

centre stop lamp not working

engine water leak possably from thermostat housing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,114 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter damp

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

added 2 litres of anti freeze

hose clip on fuel tank rusted away

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,308 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 22 Mar 2016 100,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both very juddery (8.2.2)

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,913 miles

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

sills and undersills rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,402 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery charging light intermittant fault

hole in rear nearside outer sill

rear exhaust heat sheild loose on fuel tank

Fail 26 Mar 2014 91,402 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery charging light intermittant fault

coolant header tank empty

hole in rear nearside outer sill

rear exhaust heat sheild loose on fuel tank

Pass 8 Mar 2013 85,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery charging light on dash

exhaust heat sheild /fuel tank sheilds loose

front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,942 miles

battery light on

battery loose

brake pipes been greased

fan belt noisy

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s/f inner cv boot cracking up

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service

Fail 10 Mar 2012 78,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

battery light on

battery loose

brake pipes been greased

fan belt noisy

n/s/f inner cv boot damp

o/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s/f inner cv boot cracking up

rear brake imbalance high recommend brake service

Pass 22 Mar 2011 71,958 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,970 miles

Front brake pads worn.

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

Oil leak from oil filter

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,961 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 46,961 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,186 miles

slight play in steering column spline joint

various minnor cuts in rear tyres

Fail 27 Mar 2007 38,186 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering column spline joint

various minor cuts in rear tyres

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,459 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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AU53 TXY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXY, 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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AU53 TXY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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