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2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
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- Registration CE53FSC
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expires 15 Jul 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 120,343 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2026 18 Jun 202626 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,599 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,368 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,346 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023 18 Jun 202617 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases all exhaust parts corroded and holed (leaking) (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 96,558 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 96,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,590 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamps not working
22 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing, behind shock (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing, behind shock (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamps not working
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,371 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower offside rear light cluster damaged
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- most suspension components have light corrosion
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,657 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,265 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,953 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,702 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,949 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,476 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,638 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 54,638 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,062 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,379 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010 18 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 39,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
29 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,969 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2008 18 Jun 202622 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,388 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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CE53FSC was registered on 2003-09-09
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