MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,876 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis area surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Sill repair covered in underseal proper inspection unable to be carried out
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lamp inoperative
Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Rear quarter bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Exhaust flexi slight leak of gases
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lamps inoperative
Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Rear quarter bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Exhaust flexi slight leak of gases
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reverse lamps inoperative
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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AV53 LFD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 LFD, 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 LFD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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