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HG53 CLO

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,982 mi
Last recorded141,982 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 CLO
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,982 miles

Nearside Rear sill signs of filler

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

Nearside park break efficiency low

Pass 1 Mar 2018 182,504 miles

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 26 Feb 2018 182,492 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated cant be opened (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking STRUT (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function bent (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2017 171,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front tyre cutting inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2017 171,333 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front tyre cutting inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2016 166,239 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 166,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 158,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 155,397 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 149,986 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2012 149,986 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2011 134,967 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 134,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 114,450 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 93,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 93,598 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 73,748 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 73,718 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

brake pedal has exssive travel

front and rear brake pads hard to see but look low

power stereing pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2007 64,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,419 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,293 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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HG53 CLO is a 2003 Ford Tourneo 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 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 HG53 CLO, 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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HG53 CLO is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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