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AV53 JWY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,761 mi
Last recorded179,761 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 179,761 miles

Centre Upper slight oil leak from engine

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot starting to perrish (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 170,436 miles

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 170,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 161,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from turbo

Fail 23 Sep 2014 161,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight oil leak from turbo

Pass 11 Oct 2013 152,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 125,424 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,170 miles

both rear wheel rim have started to corrode

small oil leak from sump

Fail 22 Sep 2009 95,810 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 66,570 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 55,500 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

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 JWY 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 75%.

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 JWY, 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 JWY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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