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AO03 FDP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,980 mi
Last recorded150,980 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 FDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 150,980 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,979 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (AT REAR) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 144,292 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 144,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,526 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 137,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

play in near side front anti roll bar link

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2013 124,821 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 111,278 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2011 97,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 82,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,140 miles

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

high level brake lamp not working

washer fluid getting low?

Pass 10 Mar 2008 52,866 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 10 Mar 2008 52,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,903 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,832 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 FDP 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 AO03 FDP, 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 FDP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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