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AJ03 EYB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,229 mi
Last recorded167,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 167,229 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 166,162 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 155,739 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 155,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 145,368 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 136,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 2 May 2013 136,976 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 14 May 2012 126,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 114,161 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 3 May 2011 114,161 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON TREAD AT BOTH INNER EDGES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 97,896 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING AND GETTING LOW AT BOTH INNER EDGES

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

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Pass 30 Apr 2009 83,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

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

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Pass 7 May 2008 96,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 55,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,457 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 39,457 miles

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

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

rear tyres sidewalls perishing

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 EYB 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 EYB, 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 EYB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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