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AF53 LFA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,197 mi
Last recorded66,197 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 65,731 miles

crack in windscrren

Fail 9 May 2017 65,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

crack in windscrren

Pass 11 May 2016 64,680 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 52,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 44,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,076 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,471 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,299 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,299 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,390 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 23,589 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear wheel rim slightlt damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,902 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,399 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 11,005 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 LFA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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