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AU53 UAH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,751 mi
Last recorded125,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 UAH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,446 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp around gator (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 115,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component damp around gator (2.3.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear engine mounting worn

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,111 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,111 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 85,279 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,279 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 81,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,537 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 78,740 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,740 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 75,934 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 73,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 66,345 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 63,237 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 UAH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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