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PJ53 OEF

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,279 mi
Last recorded99,279 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 OEF
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 99,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,172 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,735 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 88,735 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 85,216 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,364 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 83,364 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 78,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 67,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 63,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 63,191 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 55,901 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2016 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 41,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,091 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 31,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 21,780 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,470 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 15,467 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R bumper cap missing

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

wipers becoming worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 14,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 12,648 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 10,693 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,493 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 8,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,228 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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PJ53 OEF is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PJ53 OEF, 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 PJ53 OEF registered?

PJ53 OEF is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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