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SN53 MMF

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,447 mi
Last recorded182,447 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 MMF
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 182,447 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 173,468 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner door sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 173,468 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion inner door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 159,714 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,655 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,901 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 137,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 126,119 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 126,088 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 120,199 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 120,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2010 94,268 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 93,680 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 70,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 40,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 30,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 20,067 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 20,067 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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SN53 MMF is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN53 MMF, 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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SN53 MMF is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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