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AG03 ZHV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

188,618 mi
Last recorded188,618 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 188,618 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2017 188,323 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 179,685 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges , sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 179,685 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges , sidewall cut (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 170,955 miles

engine oil leak

radiater support corrded

Fail 11 Jun 2015 170,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

radiater support corrded

winter tyre fitted to rear nearside

Pass 23 Jun 2014 165,426 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 153,593 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 16 Jul 2011 140,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,425 miles

high level brake light is not working

Pass 27 Jul 2009 109,499 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 92,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 74,126 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,669 miles

welding repairs made to exhaust

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 ZHV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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