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AV53 HMG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

195,206 mi
Last recorded195,206 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HMG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 195,206 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Slight movement in steering column.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 195,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush vertical link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn or insecure wheel (2.1.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 162,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 106,186 miles

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

pas fluid on minimum

visual check of emmisions only as not able to insert pipe in to exhaust

Fail 3 Aug 2013 106,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

pas fluid on minimum

visual check of emmisions only as not able to insert pipe in to exhaust

Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,700 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,001 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,861 miles

both no plates deteriorating

brake pedal rubber wearing

Pass 18 Oct 2008 46,072 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 18 Oct 2008 46,072 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,435 miles

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

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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AV53 HMG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AV53 HMG, 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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AV53 HMG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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