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AO03 XKT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,399 mi
Last recorded123,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 XKT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 123,399 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear behind bumper support corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper support holed/corroded

Rear bumper corroded /holed

Rear service brake only just met the requirements

Fail 29 Apr 2026 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and n/s/f head light effected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear behind bumper support corroded /holed

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear behind bumper support corroded/holed

Rear bumper corroded /holed

Pass 28 Apr 2025 114,183 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side badly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 114,067 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side badly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2024 111,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 108,068 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,796 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,620 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 102,225 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 95,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 92,426 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 89,728 miles

both outer sill areas becoming corroded/weak

near side front tyre getting low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 85,794 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 80,956 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,920 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 67,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,555 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 57,555 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,269 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jan 2006 19,789 miles

Inner C/V Gaiter clip missing.Grease leaking out.O/S.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,789 miles

Inner C/V Gaiter clip missing.Grease leaking out.O/S.

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 XKT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKT, 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 XKT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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