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AY53 WZZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,991 mi
Last recorded108,991 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WZZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 108,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,837 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 105,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 102,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 102,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative permanently disconnected (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play nearside front steering/suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,967 miles

Offside No Plate lamp lens missing

Stone chip in NS of winscreen

Fail 31 Aug 2016 83,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released ALL (1.2.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear bulbs colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside No Plate lamp lens missing

Stone chip in NS of winscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,163 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 77,163 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 69,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s registration plate lamp lens missing.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,830 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play nearside steering

Fail 23 Aug 2012 55,830 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play nearside steering

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,545 miles

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

slight play in both front suspension arm lower ball joints

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,545 miles

slight play in both front suspension arm lower ball joints

Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,654 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 14 Aug 2008 38,463 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear registration plate slightly detiorated

Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 30,438 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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AY53 WZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY53 WZZ, 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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AY53 WZZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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