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2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,341 mi
Last recorded164,341 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HOW
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 164,341 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 160,141 miles

n/s rear inner sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

drivers seat belt freyed

front tyres worn on the inner edges

smell of diesel detected but no leaks found

spare wheel low on pressure

Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,932 miles

slight oil leak

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

exhaust mid section into rear silencer corroded

n/s rear tyre worn in centre

o/s rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

slight corrosion on the n/s inner sill

Pass 22 Nov 2022 150,908 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 150,850 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened both rear outer (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 146,703 miles

n/s inner cv boot cracking, just ok

n/s rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

oil leak

rear tyres cracking on edges

slight play in both rear arb links

Pass 25 Nov 2020 141,410 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack knocking slightly but no play found in any component

Fail 24 Nov 2020 141,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack knocking slightly but no play found in any component

Pass 20 Nov 2019 135,046 miles

Front Both front flexi hose brake pipes slightly cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer joint blowing slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2019 135,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Both front flexi hose brake pipes slightly cracking

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread, just ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front tyre valves slightly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust rear silencer joint blowing slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2018 126,436 miles

n/s rear tyre badly worn on outer side wall

o/s front flexi brake hose deteriorated

o/s front rigid brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel flat

Fail 1 Nov 2018 126,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s rear tyre badly worn on outer side wall

o/s front flexi brake hose deteriorated

o/s front rigid brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres worn on inner edges

spare wheel flat

Pass 4 Nov 2017 118,705 miles

spare tyre flat

bonnet stay clip broken

both front bottom ball joint dust covers deteriorated, just ok

coolant level was low, topped up with water

exhaust tail pipe corroded, just ok

front brake discs thin

front brake pads worn low

horn just ok

knock on steering system

n/s rear rigid brake pipe corroded

o/s washer jet just ok

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

rear gearbox mounting exessivly worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 109,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement trailing (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

rear gearbox mounting exessivly worn

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f anti roll bar linkage has slight play (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r ridgid brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 98,895 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened n/s/r anti roll bar linkage snapped (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working o/s/r (1.2.1b)

Braking system leaking o/s/r ridgid brake pipe into flexi union weaping fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f anti roll bar linkage has slight play (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low tread

n/s/r ridgid brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,755 miles

high level stop light in op

n/s rear tyre low on tread

n/s rear tyre valve deteriated

no reverse lights

Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,749 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

high level stop light in op

n/s rear tyre valve deteriated

no reverse lights

Pass 23 Oct 2013 84,471 miles

no reverse lights

small chips on windscreen in zone a and b

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no reverse lights

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 68,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light does not work

Fail 24 Oct 2011 68,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light does not work

Pass 25 Oct 2010 60,601 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wing mirror cracked but can still see to rear of vehicle.

offside rear tyre is worn on the outside edge

steering rack has a slight fluid leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wing mirror cracked but can still see to rear of vehicle.

offside rear tyre is worn on the outside edge

steering rack has a slight fluid leak.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,564 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 42,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,379 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,610 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo Connect?

Based on 113,872 MOT tests across 15,797 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,161
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
15,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 515
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DA53 HOW is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 98,898 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 Tourneo Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 558 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 HOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Tourneo Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Tourneo Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA53 HOW is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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