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AF53 KXG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,231 mi
Last recorded117,231 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 KXG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 117,231 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 117,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,148 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 113,148 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,280 miles

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

engine oil leaks

windscreen cracked edge of drivers swept area

Fail 29 Mar 2017 106,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leaks

windscreen cracked edge of drivers swept area

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,626 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,021 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 83,030 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,166 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,139 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

head light aims on low line

washer aim bad

wiper condition poor

Pass 19 Sep 2009 66,119 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 66,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 65,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,984 miles

Slight hole in the centre exhaust

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,074 miles

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

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AF53 KXG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 KXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 KXG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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