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MC53 KHP

2003 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,312 mi
Last recorded119,312 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 KHP
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 119,312 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 108,724 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,057 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES/PLUS N/S/R/TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL 4 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 96,902 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES/PLUS N/S/R/TO HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL 4 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 80,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,638 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 69,289 miles

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

BATTERY LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,721 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 60,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,957 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 50,531 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 37,713 miles

slight scrub mark around nearside front tyre outer wall but no chords or ply exposed

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,075 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,699 miles

oil leak from oil filter

Fail 3 Oct 2008 17,699 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 19 Oct 2007 14,772 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 14,772 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,403 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 10,403 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perrished inside tread

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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MC53 KHP is a 2003 Ford Connect in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MC53 KHP, 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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MC53 KHP is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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