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AO03 ECJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,631 mi
Last recorded232,631 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 232,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service Brake just Met It needs a service or repair

Fail 10 Feb 2018 232,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service Brake just Met It needs a service or repair

Pass 15 Feb 2017 222,173 miles

Body has slight corrosion All around (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket modified, but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.A.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2015 222,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading from inner arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading from inner arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leaks from various places

exhaust system corroded in several places.

Fail 17 Dec 2015 222,159 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading from inner arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded leading from inner arch to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

engine oil leaks from various places

exhaust system corroded in several places.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 202,230 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil level on minimum mark.

windscreen wipers do not park in home position every operation but is not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 191,426 miles

exhaust system corroding at front joint

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 177,221 miles

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

engine oil sump corroded and weaping oil

front discs slightly worn pads 70-75% worn

Fail 12 Sep 2012 177,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

engine oil sump corroded and weaping oil

front discs slightly worn pads 70-75% worn

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

n/s/f sidelight bulb not working

Pass 2 Sep 2011 162,556 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r number plate light dim

rear leaf springs corroded

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Aug 2010 146,855 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 140,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Some deterioration of rear number plate but do not feel it can be misread as seen.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 140,651 miles

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

Some deterioration of rear number plate but do not feel it can be misread as seen.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,987 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 123,987 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,038 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s air in- take pipe mounts broken.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 99,038 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s air in- take pipe mounts broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,199 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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AO03 ECJ 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO03 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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