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AO03 NXG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 114,705 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,511 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,759 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing

front headlights delaminating

sump pan leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2016 110,036 miles

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Mar 2016 110,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded in centre near connector (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 4 Mar 2016 110,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in tread down to cords

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear fuel tank straps rusty

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 108,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,158 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 103,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,050 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 98,171 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 93,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,165 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 79,878 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 69,066 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 69,066 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 59,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 59,537 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 35,172 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 35,172 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NXG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NXG, 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 NXG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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