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EK53 ARZ

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,472 mi
Last recorded127,472 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ARZ
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 127,472 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,463 miles

Nearside Outer 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) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 106,502 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 91,732 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 91,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 78,999 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,999 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 69,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,884 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front tyre perishing in tread,cuts in tread but not to cords.

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread,several small tacks in tread.

Offside Front tyre perishing on sidewall and wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre perishing slightly on sidewall.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,258 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat as seat has been removed

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,523 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,963 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,887 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2012 44,887 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,697 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 34,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,528 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,385 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 14,715 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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EK53 ARZ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK53 ARZ, 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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What year was EK53 ARZ registered?

EK53 ARZ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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