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AO52 VDR

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VDR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 102,279 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 102,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 94,205 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake pads wearing low

slight split nearside wiper blade

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,276 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre starting perish.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 81,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 56,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 56,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 43,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,563 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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AO52 VDR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO52 VDR, 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 AO52 VDR registered?

AO52 VDR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is AO52 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 VDR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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