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AV53 VOG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,695 mi
Last recorded177,695 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 177,695 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 177,695 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 150,058 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 150,041 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 150,033 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 139,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant fan running all the time

turbo whistle

Pass 13 Sep 2010 139,049 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coolant fan running all the time

turbo whistle

Pass 18 Jun 2009 117,779 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

some run out on nearside rear brake

some run out on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R bumper end cap missing

Oil leak from engine

Fail 20 Sep 2007 80,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/R bumper end cap missing

Oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,890 miles

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

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 VOG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOG, 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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What year was AV53 VOG registered?

AV53 VOG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is AV53 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 VOG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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