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AO03 VVD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,884 mi
Last recorded154,884 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 154,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 154,878 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bodycill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault drivers (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 148,180 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

rad lower panel corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,851 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,587 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 140,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside rear service brake only performed 50Kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 135,801 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 135,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 129,805 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,122 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

steel brake pipes greased/corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,771 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,208 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 104,006 miles

battery insecure

o/s headlight leveler not working

Fail 2 Apr 2011 98,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 98,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,979 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 88,969 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 88,969 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,326 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,411 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,089 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 41,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) 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 VVD 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 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This 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 VVD, 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 VVD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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