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AO03 EDV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,010 mi
Last recorded110,010 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,010 miles

Battery loose in carrier .

Brake pedal rubber worn .

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil and coolant leaks .

Upper stop light not working .

Wiper blades split .

Fail 26 Feb 2019 110,010 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery loose in carrier .

Brake pedal rubber worn .

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil and coolant leaks .

Upper stop light not working .

Wiper blades split .

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,201 miles

All metal brake pipes painted / greased

Brake antislip worn

Clutch antislip worn

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 93,065 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,065 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 88,005 miles

Coolant low

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,034 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blads are split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,377 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,088 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 69,086 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 59,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

f/ reg cracked

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2010 44,140 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,040 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 9,703 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 96,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,674 miles

off side rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 26 Jul 2007 4,954 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 7 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,037 miles

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

oil leak

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 EDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO03 EDV, 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 EDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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