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2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
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- Registration DF53DNJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expires 25 Mar 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,024 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,159 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,159 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,906 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,010 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,353 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,293 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,823 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,037 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s front inner ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,566 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,261 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,720 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2017 21 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,982 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 21 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,252 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,251 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,443 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 21 Jun 20261 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
1 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,232 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 21 Jun 20261 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 93,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,559 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 21 Jun 202631 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,026 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,083 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 21 Jun 20269 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,813 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2009 21 Jun 20265 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,936 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2008 21 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,929 MI
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DF53DNJ was registered on 2003-12-14
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