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AP03 AOM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 AOM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 119,448 miles

drivers seat slightly loose

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,204 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,161 miles

Emissions passed at 2.63 but did not print

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2015 106,151 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Emissions passed at 2.63 but did not print

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,674 miles

engine has oil leak.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 100,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine has oil leak.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Rear bumperettes missing from rear bumper

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,293 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Jun 2013 90,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 31 May 2012 81,501 miles

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

both rear bumper caps missing

Fail 31 May 2012 81,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rear bumper caps missing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,689 miles

Advise rear wheels corroded.

Fail 9 Jun 2011 70,686 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Advise rear wheels corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise nearside number plate bulb dull.

Pass 24 May 2010 66,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 63,308 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 21 May 2009 63,308 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 57,729 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 57,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 48,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,992 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 38,992 miles

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

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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AP03 AOM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Green 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 AP03 AOM, 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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AP03 AOM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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