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AM03 AOY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

393,339 mi
Last recorded393,339 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AOY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 393,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 359,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 359,171 miles

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

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

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

Rear foot brake readings very low making the overall foot brake efficiency very low.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 311,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 278,489 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 278,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 239,049 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 239,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 203,159 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 168,356 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 127,777 miles

both rear suspension leaf springs corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 88,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 54,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center pipe to silencer cracked and blowing

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,296 miles

center pipe to silencer cracked and blowing

nearside rear indicator faded

Pass 7 Aug 2006 30,244 miles

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

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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AM03 AOY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 AM03 AOY, 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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What year was AM03 AOY registered?

AM03 AOY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AM03 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 AOY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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