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AV53 HMK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

114,077 mi
Last recorded114,077 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HMK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,077 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 114,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 110,980 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 110,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,416 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,047 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rack end has slight movement

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,047 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rack end has slight movement

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,397 miles

Front both tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 28 Aug 2015 97,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front both tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 95,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,423 miles

advise centre exhaust heat sheild loose

advise osf lower mirror glass damaged

Fail 3 Sep 2013 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

advise centre exhaust heat sheild loose

advise osf lower mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2012 90,240 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 90,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 85,622 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 85,622 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,012 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 80,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,970 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,970 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 68,986 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nsf inner cv boot split

Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,946 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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AV53 HMK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 AV53 HMK, 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 HMK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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