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AF53 LVY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,568 mi
Last recorded198,568 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 LVY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 198,568 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 192,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2016 189,057 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 182,986 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over spare wheel (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 175,333 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 169,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 155,894 miles

1/ ns mirror glass cracked 2/ exhaust pipe flexy slight leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 144,617 miles

Oil leak

engine coolant level low

Fail 6 Sep 2011 144,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine coolant level low

Pass 6 Sep 2010 130,395 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 130,395 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 116,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 116,592 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 96,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 68,442 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 68,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,157 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 LVY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVY, 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 LVY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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