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AO03 TAG

2021 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2021 Ford Transit Connect50,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 TAG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 84,947 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seatbelt slightly slow to retract

Pass 23 Aug 2025 68,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 68,833 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,476 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 50,475 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 TAG is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2021 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 50,774 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 TAG, 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 5 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AO03 TAG registered?

AO03 TAG is a 2021 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 August 2021.

Is AO03 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 TAG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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