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AU53 UAB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

208,855 mi
Last recorded208,855 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 208,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 208,855 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 206,042 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 202,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen not in drivers vision

Pass 3 Mar 2018 196,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 192,221 miles

Oil leak ()

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 188,360 miles

Engine Cover and undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 182,845 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 177,684 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 169,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 160,384 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 152,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 141,537 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 123,980 miles

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

Offside front tyre is worn badly on inner edge.

Slight knock on steering rack.

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,535 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2006 78,862 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 UAB 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 93.8%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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