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AG03 ZGU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,899 mi
Last recorded143,899 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 143,899 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 141,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 139,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 138,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2022 138,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (chalk marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (chalk )marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (chalk marked) (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,033 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 138,027 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front too rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 136,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 135,440 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 133,792 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 133,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 132,011 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 129,230 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 127,475 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 127,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 123,069 miles

High level brake light is not working

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jul 2012 120,767 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 117,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 112,217 miles

High level brake light is not working.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 112,217 miles

High level brake light is not working.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 108,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hi level brake light not working

Fail 10 Jul 2009 108,354 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

hi level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2008 104,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 100,082 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,653 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 ZGU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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