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MA53TWM
2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
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- Registration MA53TWM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
16
Passes
12
Failures
57.14%
Pass Rate
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120 Total Defects Recorded
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 224,820 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in grease/copperease (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 220,055 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes at center of the vehicle are coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes at rear are coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes at front are coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 220,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes at front are coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes at rear are coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the pipes at center of the vehicle are coat in grease (1.1.11 (c))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 220,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Drum stick has play in it (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 220,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 215,551 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 215,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 207,568 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs badly rusted [ o/side worse ] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 205,009 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill @ rear (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 205,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill @ rear (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill @ rear (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 203,228 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 203,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 202,798 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- slight leak from rack
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 201,960 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 201,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 198,416 MI
Advisory 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 198,416 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 192,312 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 20 Jun 202613 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 192,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) Dangerous
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 188,651 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 188,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
8 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 179,691 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202625 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 171,962 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010 20 Jun 202612 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 171,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 159,325 MI
20 Jun 202627 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 159,325 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 20 Jun 202611 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 148,895 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2008 20 Jun 20269 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 132,965 MI
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MA53TWM was registered on 2003-10-10
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