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SH53 MZJ

2003 Ford Tourneo Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,039 mi
Last recorded114,039 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect98,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 MZJ
MakeFord
ModelTourneo Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 114,039 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,576 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 95,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn close to ply/cord on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,949 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front light lens faded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 63,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front light lens faded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 49,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

Fail 8 Jun 2011 49,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2010 322,546 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 308,887 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 308,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 255,327 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 197,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 140,487 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall poor condition

o/s/r brake cable clip adrift

How Reliable is the Ford Tourneo Connect?

Based on 113,872 MOT tests across 15,797 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
7,161
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
15,797
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 558
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 515
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SH53 MZJ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 98,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Tourneo Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 558 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH53 MZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Tourneo Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Tourneo Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH53 MZJ is a 2003 Ford Tourneo Connect, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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