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MJ53 CKL

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,608 mi
Last recorded165,608 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 CKL
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2025 165,608 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Underbody rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2024 151,142 miles

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

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

Underbody rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2023 139,016 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 139,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 125,842 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,315 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 114,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,497 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 101,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 89,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,091 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 77,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,690 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,690 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,710 miles

Offside Front cracked between tread

Fail 25 Jun 2016 60,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front cracked between tread

Pass 16 Jun 2015 60,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s / n/s rear tyres perishing in treads

o/s front tyre perishing in treads

Fail 11 Jun 2014 58,317 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking inside tread

o/s/front tyre cracking inside tread inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,317 miles

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking inside tread

o/s/front tyre cracking inside tread inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,375 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jun 2013 54,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jun 2012 50,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 50,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,279 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 43,443 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 43,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 30,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,809 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)

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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MJ53 CKL is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ53 CKL, 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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MJ53 CKL is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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