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AO03 EBK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,954 mi
Last recorded151,954 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 151,954 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 151,208 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/ inner sill panel (6.1.B.2)

both wiper blades split

clutch & brake pedal rubbers worn

side loading door handle missing outer

unable to open rear doors

windsreen has crack along bottom of screen

Pass 29 Dec 2014 141,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 141,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 133,721 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 123,482 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 123,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 115,899 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 115,899 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 94,500 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 94,500 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 90,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 86,474 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 86,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 81,392 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 76,743 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 76,743 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO03 EBK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO03 EBK, 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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AO03 EBK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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