MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
engine oil leaks small chip N/S windshield
RADIATER LOWER SUPPORT MEMBER CORRODED.
REAR FOOT BRAKE SUSPECT SEIZED BRAKE CYLINDERS.
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.
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
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.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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
How Reliable is the Ford Connect?
Based on 7,482 MOT tests across 431 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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