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MT53 KSY

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 KSY
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 114,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 113,870 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 113,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 111,877 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 111,877 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 108,793 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 102,494 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,460 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 100,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe burst (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 98,841 miles

rear tyres 2mm

small free play n/s front wheel bearing

steering rack damp with oil

Fail 14 Feb 2015 98,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

rear tyres 2mm

small free play n/s front wheel bearing

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 6 Jan 2014 97,373 miles

Coolant leak

rear tyres 2 mm

Pass 18 Jan 2013 93,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

coolant leak

front tyres different size to rear

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear seats not fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2011 81,409 miles

middle and nearside rear seats have been removed

Fail 12 Jan 2011 81,409 miles

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

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

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

middle and nearside rear seats have been removed

Pass 8 Jan 2010 72,228 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates slightly deterated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,154 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 62,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,892 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 53,882 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MT53 KSY is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 MT53 KSY, 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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MT53 KSY is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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