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AG03 XUZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,590 mi
Last recorded167,590 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 XUZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 167,590 miles

brake fluid on min

nearside rear spring corroded

play in offside steering

steering rack weeping

Fail 24 Jul 2017 167,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

brake fluid on min

nearside rear spring corroded

play in offside steering

steering rack weeping

Pass 3 Jun 2016 159,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 159,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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 Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears marked wit yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 155,746 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2015 155,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2014 144,953 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 144,953 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 131,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear in o/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2013 131,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Jun 2012 120,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2012 120,530 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s body sill damaged

n/s inner c.v. gaitor split

wear in o/s of steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,617 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

n/s body sill damaged

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake imbalance

Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

high level stop light not working

n/s body sill damaged

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter split

rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jun 2009 102,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 102,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 88,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 88,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear metal brake pipes corroding nsr flexible hose showing signs of wear rear brakes imbalanced front tyres worn low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,432 miles

osr tyre low tread †horn poor

Fail 17 Jul 2006 50,462 miles

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

damage to bumper and radiator support bracket

Pass 17 Jul 2006 50,462 miles

damage to bumper and radiator support bracket

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 XUZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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