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AO03 MFK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

164,322 mi
Last recorded164,322 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 164,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 147,764 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 147,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 131,371 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 131,371 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 112,696 miles

N/S inner CV gaiter split

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

Pass 1 May 2008 96,826 miles

slight exhaust blow on centre section of exhaust

Fail 1 May 2008 96,826 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight exhaust blow on centre section of exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,377 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s worn smooth

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

Fail 24 Apr 2007 78,377 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s worn smooth

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

Fail 18 Apr 2006 59,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,429 miles

n/s front tyre worn on both edges

o/s front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 MFK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MFK, 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 MFK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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