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MC52 TYX

2003 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,395 mi
Last recorded140,395 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 TYX
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 140,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 140,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,741 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 125,741 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cross member (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,399 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 117,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has couple of cuts in side wall which arnt showing cord

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake at 29% imbalcnce (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 113,831 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion bumper corner missing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper skirt (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and has couple of cuts in side wall which arnt showing cord

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake at 29% imbalcnce (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper badly corroded and offside corner missing

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper badly corroded and offside corner missing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 104,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 100,221 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,490 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,679 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 56,754 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,882 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 49,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,738 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,841 miles

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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MC52 TYX is a 2003 Ford Connect in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC52 TYX, 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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MC52 TYX is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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