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AU53 UWV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,141 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 125,798 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 118,998 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 112,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 105,510 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,304 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,545 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 19 Aug 2009 84,644 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES GREASED.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 75,702 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,428 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 57,624 miles

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

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 UWV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 UWV registered?

AU53 UWV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 UWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 UWV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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