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AJ52 ZGM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,690 mi
Last recorded99,690 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 ZGM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 99,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box sway mount worn

Fail 10 May 2016 99,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear box sway mount worn

Pass 15 May 2015 95,868 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 95,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 89,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 88,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,961 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,121 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2009 72,987 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Both front wipers are deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside front bumper splitter is loose and deteriorated

Nearside front headlight lower mounting slightly deteriorated

Nearside front plastic wheel arch is loose ans dteriorated

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

Offside front door is slightly deteriorated on hindges

Fail 2 Sep 2009 72,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Both front wipers are deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside front bumper splitter is loose and deteriorated

Nearside front headlight lower mounting slightly deteriorated

Nearside front plastic wheel arch is loose ans dteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly outer shape

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

Offside front door is slightly deteriorated on hindges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 54,230 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,793 miles

Nearside rear tyre needs attension

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,263 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 32,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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AJ52 ZGM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AJ52 ZGM, 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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AJ52 ZGM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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