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EF53 CWJ

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,824 mi
Last recorded143,824 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 CWJ
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 143,824 miles

reduced effort from offside rear foot brake

Pass 3 Feb 2025 143,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 142,845 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 141,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,690 miles

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

both headlamps discoloured but maintaining patterns

Pass 16 Feb 2021 140,576 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,135 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 135,025 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 131,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 128,532 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 125,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,511 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 119,511 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 112,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,927 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 95,648 miles

Battery insecure

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Mar 2012 95,648 miles

Battery insecure

High level brake light not working

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,698 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 88,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,700 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 26,559 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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EF53 CWJ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF53 CWJ, 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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EF53 CWJ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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