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AO03 ZKE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,891 mi
Last recorded60,891 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,891 miles

Both headlight beam patterns very poor just visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 60,882 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven Goes from 240-320 on brake readings (3.7.B.2)

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

Both headlight beam patterns very poor just visible

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 50,688 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,622 miles

BRAKE PEDAL A/SLIP WORN.

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

O/S FRONT TO REAR TIMES TWO BRAQKE PIPES CORRODD.

O/S W/SCREEN SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,989 miles

BRAKE PEDAL A/SLIP WORN

O/S REAR OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 28,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 28,713 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,418 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 24,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,363 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

ignition key badly worn.

non structure rad. bracket badly surface rusted.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 15,812 miles

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

smoke emmisions near MAX LIMIT.

Fail 29 Nov 2006 15,812 miles

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

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

smoke emmisions near MAX LIMIT.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 10,868 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 10,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 ZKE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZKE, 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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What year was AO03 ZKE registered?

AO03 ZKE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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