MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front fog lamp broken
engine oil leak
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
Offside Front fog lamp lens broken
Offside steering rack gaiter damp
centre stop lamp not working
engine water leak possably from thermostat housing
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
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
Offside Front fog lamp lens broken
slight play and knock in steering rack
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sills and undersills rusty
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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.
slight play in steering column spline joint
various minnor cuts in rear tyres
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
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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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