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PJ53 HYW

2003 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,445 mi
Last recorded131,445 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB93,567 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 HYW
MakeFord
ModelTran Connect L 200 Td SWB
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 131,445 miles

battery light is on

damage to n/s/r of motor

front crossmember is corroding

they is a slight oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2013 131,254 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

battery light is on

n/s/r light lens has slight damage

n/s/r of motor has slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2012 117,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2012 117,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

center brake light inoprative

uneven tyre wear on the front tracking may need adjusting

Pass 8 Mar 2011 109,188 miles

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

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

nearside rear door does not open

Fail 3 Mar 2011 109,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear door does not open

rear anti roll bar touching exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2010 101,345 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside lower mirror missing

nearside rear bumper corner missing

oil level on minimum

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,345 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nearside lower mirror missing

nearside rear bumper corner missing

oil level on minimum

rear number plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2009 94,548 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 85,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 71,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 71,758 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB?

Based on 1,372 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
7,192
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Registration plate lamp not working 29
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28
Stop lamp not working 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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PJ53 HYW is a 2003 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 93,567 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 Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ53 HYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PJ53 HYW is a 2003 Ford Tran Connect L 200 Td SWB, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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