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ML53UCF
2003 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1753cc
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- Registration ML53UCF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
13
Passes
12
Failures
52%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,054 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner and outer cills (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner walls (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()
- Front Both head lights misst
- Oil leak
29 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 134,439 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 134,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,835 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018 21 Jun 20268 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
29 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,771 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear outer sill corroded
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
20 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 113,523 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of steel front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 113,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of steel front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,329 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,363 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
26 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,373 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,249 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,808 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,649 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 21 Jun 202628 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,649 MI
21 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
16 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,054 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 21 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,054 MI
21 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,176 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 21 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,095 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,095 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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ML53UCF was registered on 2003-10-31
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