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AF53 LCJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,770 mi
Last recorded88,770 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 88,770 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

emissions only just passed. engine smokey.

slight exhaust blow center silencer

Pass 30 Nov 2019 86,595 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,711 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,016 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 82,016 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 80,087 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 80,087 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,767 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 71,548 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,055 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,097 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 40,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,781 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 26,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,036 miles

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 LCJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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