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AF53 LFG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,279 mi
Last recorded172,279 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 172,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body Damage

Offside Wing Mirror Slightly Loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Central Stop Lamp Inop

Pass 22 Jul 2020 170,429 miles

2.5L engine oil topped up.

Central stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body damaged.

Offside wing mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering oil & coolant low

Fail 22 Jul 2020 170,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

2.5L engine oil topped up.

Central stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear body damaged.

Offside wing mirror loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering oil & coolant low

Pass 11 Jul 2019 169,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 167,617 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 167,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 166,066 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear brake slightly tight in operation

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

body damage

Fail 17 Jul 2017 166,060 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake slightly tight in operation

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

body damage

Pass 21 Jul 2016 164,353 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 164,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 162,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 160,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 158,446 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 154,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 151,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 130,262 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 110,649 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 110,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 105,811 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 86,487 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 LFG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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