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AJ03 ABX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,463 mi
Last recorded157,463 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ABX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 157,463 miles

BONNET CORRODED.

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

SILLS CORRODED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 146,995 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear centre stop light inoperastive.

Fail 26 Feb 2015 146,995 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

rear centre stop light inoperastive.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 142,824 miles

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

rear centre stop light inoperative.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 142,824 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear centre stop light inoperative.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 138,325 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 138,279 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,410 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 129,379 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 122,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 84,972 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2009 84,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,448 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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AJ03 ABX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AJ03 ABX, 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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AJ03 ABX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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