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AU53 TZB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

50,916 mi
Last recorded50,916 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 50,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheald loose

front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

sills rusty and have been weldes

Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,096 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 41,061 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 154,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 154,405 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 150,273 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 150,240 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside and nearside of rear steel bumper end caps missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,016 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 145,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking number one injector leak off return pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread of offside front tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread of nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear tyre worn down to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 136,444 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 136,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,207 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 128,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant reservoir empty

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak (quite bad)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery insecure

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Fail 23 Mar 2012 123,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak (quite bad)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

battery insecure

offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 2 Jun 2010 117,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 117,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 112,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

battery warning lamp on

rear bumper endcaps missing

slight judder from both rear brakes

Pass 13 May 2009 112,433 miles

Oil leak

battery warning lamp on

rear bumper endcaps missing

slight judder from both rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,240 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 98,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 75,791 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 TZB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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