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AF53 LUJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,850 mi
Last recorded239,850 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 239,850 miles

All components corroded

Both side cills slightly corroded

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

Front Both side head lights has slight misst

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 233,818 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 233,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 233,111 miles

n/s/r..o/s/r and front-to-rear metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r bumper end cap missing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 225,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 218,387 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 218,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 172,228 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 13,510 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 13,510 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 95,183 miles

front brake pads and o/s rear tyre worn close to limit 1500 miles

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,213 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 LUJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

Is AF53 LUJ safe to buy?

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