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AF53 LBA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,196 mi
Last recorded73,196 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,635 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 70,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,742 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,862 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,413 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 64,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,322 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,827 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,115 miles

crack in top of scren

Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,909 miles

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

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

wiper blades beginning to deteriorate

Pass 27 Sep 2008 35,458 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,398 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,888 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2006 20,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LBA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF53 LBA registered?

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

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