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AO03 WVS

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 149,322 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 177,571 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 167,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 164,585 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 154,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 154,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs heavily corroded / pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 145,324 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 137,434 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 137,367 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 131,368 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 131,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 121,573 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 121,573 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 110,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2009 110,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 95,764 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 95,764 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 76,801 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,981 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 WVS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WVS, 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 WVS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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