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AX52 EJF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,901 mi
Last recorded149,901 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 EJF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 149,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 143,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear both tyre treads cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2018 141,423 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Jan 2018 141,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jan 2017 138,346 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,265 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2016 132,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 125,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 125,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jan 2014 118,389 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 109,711 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 Jan 2011 87,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 79,492 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 79,490 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 72,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 72,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,988 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 65,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,168 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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AX52 EJF 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX52 EJF, 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 AX52 EJF registered?

AX52 EJF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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