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AO03 UYW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,409 mi
Last recorded168,409 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 168,409 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

damaged bonnet

inner and outer sills corroded

play detected at both front wheels

Fail 5 Aug 2017 167,966 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quarter/crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone rear mounts (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

damaged bonnet

inner and outer sills corroded

play detected at both front wheels

Pass 19 Aug 2016 161,450 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 161,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 159,618 miles

n/s headlamp pattern poor

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 159,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s headlamp pattern poor

outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s headlamp pattern poor

n/s/r tyre thin on outer edge

towing socket deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2013 140,724 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 140,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 126,876 miles

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

radiator mount badly corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2012 126,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

radiator mount badly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 119,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 115,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 115,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 100,886 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,845 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,664 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,715 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 UYW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UYW, 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 UYW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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