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AO03 EDJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,637 mi
Last recorded141,637 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 141,637 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 141,615 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre tread.

Oil leak

Temporary repair to steering wheel.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 136,443 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated deteriorated to the point were lettering is obscured. (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front nail in tyre tread.

Oil leak

Temporary repair to steering wheel.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 129,183 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2015 129,163 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 122,418 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Feb 2014 122,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,579 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 115,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,845 miles

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

damage to n/s/r lamp unit.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,947 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp damaged, tempary repair.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,867 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,030 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

left side and rear arch trims loose at test.

rear bumper damaged and cover trim missing.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 82,030 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

left side and rear arch trims loose at test.

rear bumper damaged and cover trim missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,012 miles

nearside rear bumper end cap missing ,not a sharp edge at this point

Pass 23 Feb 2007 51,330 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R door hinge pin falling out.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,330 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R door hinge pin falling out.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,699 miles

Inner edge O/S/F tyre wearing away,but is still legal.

fuel pipes, underbonnet O/S, out of clips.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 44,699 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner edge O/S/F tyre wearing away,but is still legal.

fuel pipes, underbonnet O/S, out of clips.

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 EDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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