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EJ53 UVH

2003 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

223,784 mi
Last recorded223,784 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 UVH
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 223,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 223,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury hole in sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front crack in windscreen

Nearside Front door corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 195,863 miles

Body has slight corrosion doors (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 195,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion doors (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 185,153 miles

Brake pipes are corroding

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

NSR 1/4 panel and sill area damaged

Surface corrosion under body

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroding

oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 19 Sep 2016 185,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes are corroding

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt

NSR 1/4 panel and sill area damaged

Surface corrosion under body

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroding

oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 13 May 2015 167,390 miles

Brake pipes are corroding

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

Front & Rear subframe areas ans all the suspension components are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NSR 1/4 panel and sill area damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Surface corrosion under body

oil leak in the engine bay

Fail 13 May 2015 167,390 miles

Brake pipes are corroding

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

Front & Rear subframe areas ans all the suspension components are corroded

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NSR 1/4 panel and sill area damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Surface corrosion under body

oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 14 May 2014 141,637 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2014 141,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 May 2013 120,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r leaf spring corroded

o/s/f macpherson strut has slight oil leak

o/s/r leaf spring corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 120,664 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r leaf spring corroded

o/s/f macpherson strut has slight oil leak

o/s/r leaf spring corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 97,483 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2011 83,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

tow bar fitted

Fail 13 May 2011 83,465 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

tow bar fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,139 miles

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

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

dashboard cluttered

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,749 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 34,033 miles

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 2 May 2008 34,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 4 May 2007 18,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,546 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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EJ53 UVH is a 2003 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 108,295 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 Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ53 UVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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EJ53 UVH is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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