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AV53 VPJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,505 mi
Last recorded125,505 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 VPJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 125,505 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 118,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside floor to sill slightly corroded

Radiator support crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and pipe to n/s/r flexible (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and pipe to n/s/r flexible (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,188 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre bald on inside edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 97,908 miles

1. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded.

2. Centre exhaust silencer becoming.

3. Both outer sills becoming corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,365 miles

1/ o/s rear brake slighty tight 2/o/s outer sill becoming corroded 3/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2015 93,272 miles

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

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

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

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

1/ o/s rear brake slighty tight 2/o/s outer sill becoming corroded 3/ o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 89,184 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,947 miles

1. Chips in windscreen. 2. Offside front steel brake pipe becoming corroded. 3. Front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,844 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 78,842 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 73,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 70,514 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,514 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 61,177 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 50,851 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,571 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 VPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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