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MT53 KSZ

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,124 mi
Last recorded132,124 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,124 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 125,762 miles

slight play in drive shaft CV joints both front

Pass 12 Dec 2022 114,246 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 102,192 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 102,189 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe ready to burst (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,571 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2019 85,787 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 85,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,461 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 77,557 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 73,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,711 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 65,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,719 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 60,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,897 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,961 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,521 miles

nearside inner cv gaiter split

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,973 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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MT53 KSZ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSZ, 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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What year was MT53 KSZ registered?

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

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