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FE53 STX

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

120,792 mi
Last recorded120,792 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 STX
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,792 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 120,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,967 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 114,956 miles

Nearside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,982 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 111,734 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,681 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 104,483 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 100,729 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front radiator mounting corroded

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 100,590 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front radiator mounting corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,460 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 97,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 94,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,550 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,529 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,929 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 83,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,439 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 80,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,281 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,137 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 70,460 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 70,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,410 miles

slight bind from n/s rear wheel/brakes

Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,398 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 63,389 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,732 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,321 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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FE53 STX is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 FE53 STX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 STX registered?

FE53 STX is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is FE53 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 STX shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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