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AF53 LFN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LFN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 128,762 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 125,026 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 119,907 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 119,893 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,394 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 109,102 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 109,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 104,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 99,302 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 94,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,437 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 83,437 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,426 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 73,426 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 67,095 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 67,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,529 miles

nearside rear road wheel buckled

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,145 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 LFN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 LFN, 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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What year was AF53 LFN registered?

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

Is AF53 LFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 LFN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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