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AO03 ZFA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,613 mi
Last recorded182,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 ZFA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 182,613 miles

Corrosion rear sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 182,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion rear sills

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 171,989 miles

Oil leak Sump ()

Fail 2 Dec 2017 171,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking At caliper (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak Sump ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 161,679 miles

battery light on

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2016 161,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back section missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

battery light on

front disc are worn and rusted

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2016 161,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back section missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

battery light on

front disc are worn and rusted

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 148,850 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 134,647 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 134,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,760 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 120,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 104,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 90,582 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,400 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 41,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 41,374 miles

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front tyres featherd on edges

front wipers smear

Pass 3 Jun 2006 32,485 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 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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