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PY53 FTJ

2003 Ford Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

220,021 mi
Last recorded220,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Connect108,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 FTJ
MakeFord
ModelConnect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 220,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 220,021 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 213,829 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 207,575 miles

engine oil leaks small chip N/S windshield

Pass 19 Aug 2015 201,431 miles

RADIATER LOWER SUPPORT MEMBER CORRODED.

REAR FOOT BRAKE SUSPECT SEIZED BRAKE CYLINDERS.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 201,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

RADIATER LOWER SUPPORT MEMBER CORRODED.

REAR FOOT BRAKE SUSPECT SEIZED BRAKE CYLINDERS.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 191,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 183,176 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 183,085 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 172,798 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN BUT SCREEN STILL MEETS M.O.T.CRITERIA

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING 20% IMBALANCE ( 25% is fail criteria ) vehicle may pull under heavy braking.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 172,795 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

DAMAGE TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN BUT SCREEN STILL MEETS M.O.T.CRITERIA

FRONT BRAKES SHOWING 20% IMBALANCE ( 25% is fail criteria ) vehicle may pull under heavy braking.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 152,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 129,178 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 129,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 104,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,676 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,002 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/r wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 68,735 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Connect?

Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,366
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
431
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 296
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 274
Brake pipe excessively corroded 175
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 154
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PY53 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Ford Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 108,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 296 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY53 FTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PY53 FTJ is a 2003 Ford Connect, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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