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AV53 LFW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

131,687 mi
Last recorded131,687 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,687 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 125,958 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,958 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 118,013 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 118,013 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 112,424 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight wear to both front wishbone back bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2012 112,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

slight wear to both front wishbone back bushes

Fail 21 Oct 2011 101,222 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre pressure low, (poss puncture)

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,222 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/f tyre pressure low, (poss puncture)

o/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 13 Oct 2010 96,930 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 96,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 79,240 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 79,240 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,910 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 62,908 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,204 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,204 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,714 miles

some damage to screen.

Fail 12 Oct 2006 28,714 miles

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

some damage to screen.

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 LFW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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