MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyre valves perished
front brake discs corroded on inner face
high level stop lamp not working
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear tyre valves perished
front brake discs corroded on inner face
high level stop lamp not working
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear and nearside front tyre valves perished
difficult to turn offside rear wheel by hand
engine oil leak
front brake discs corroded on inner face
high level stop lamp not working
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear and nearside front tyre valves perished
difficult to turn offside rear wheel by hand
engine oil leak
front brake discs corroded on inner face
high level stop lamp not working
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine coolant low
front brake discs corroded on inner face
nearside rear tyre valve perished
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Inner 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 Inner 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine coolant low
front brake discs corroded on inner face
nearside rear tyre valve perished
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs poor
front brake discs poor
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroded
Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front discs slightly rusted on inner edge
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front discs slightly rusted on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AV53 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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