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AF53 LNV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,095 mi
Last recorded150,095 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,095 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 150,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 149,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 141,548 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 141,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,078 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 135,078 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 127,824 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 127,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 120,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 109,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 105,343 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. 195/65/r15-91t (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 97,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,731 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 87,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,128 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 67,295 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,584 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,003 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 49,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,490 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 40,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,084 miles

off side front and near side front tyres both on 3mm

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 LNV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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