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AO03 XMD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,138 mi
Last recorded136,138 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 136,138 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 136,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 126,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 117,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 117,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 107,966 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,865 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 83,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,333 miles

frt discs corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

frt discs corroded

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,081 miles

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

atten battery security

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,081 miles

atten battery security

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,270 miles

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

temp repair to n/s/door mirror

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,857 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,857 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,266 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,883 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,856 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 56,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,386 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 27,429 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 XMD 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 68.2%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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