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AG03 ESY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,597 mi
Last recorded182,597 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 ESY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 182,597 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 165,732 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 153,147 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 141,156 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2015 141,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2014 131,762 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 4 Aug 2014 131,762 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 9 Aug 2013 118,728 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

DRIVER SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 9 Aug 2013 118,728 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM COMPENSATOR TO REAR FLEXES CORRODED

DRIVER SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,401 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 8 Aug 2012 106,401 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION SLIGHTLY BLOWING

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A ON 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 93,912 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

MIDDLE SILENCER HEAT SHIELD RATTLES

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS IN SEVERAL PLACES

Pass 6 Aug 2010 81,745 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 81,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

Fail 11 Aug 2009 70,756 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND STARTING TO BREAK UP

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED ALONG TOP OF PLATE BY LETTER Y

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 11 Aug 2009 70,756 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND STARTING TO BREAK UP

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED ALONG TOP OF PLATE BY LETTER Y

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B ON DRIVERS SIDE OF SCREEN UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,954 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 47,230 miles

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,656 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AG03 ESY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 ESY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG03 ESY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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