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AP03 CYA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

209,262 mi
Last recorded209,262 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 CYA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 209,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 209,261 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 188,579 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 167,338 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 155,379 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Front door check strap broken off

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges of tread

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and outer upper to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil and coolant level low

Fail 30 Dec 2015 155,379 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack ball end (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Centre Rear Upper brake light not working

Nearside Front door check strap broken off

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bumper end cap missing

Nearside Rear tyre worn on both edges of tread

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded and outer upper to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil and coolant level low

Pass 30 Dec 2014 135,097 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 110,908 miles

offside front coil spring has slight corrosion

slight wear in steering column

Pass 4 Dec 2012 110,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 wheels corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear bumper corner pieces missing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust system

unable to check full lenght of brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

Fail 20 Nov 2012 110,112 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 wheels corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both front to rear metel brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear bumper corner pieces missing

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust system

unable to check full lenght of brake pipes due to fuel tank and covers

Pass 26 Jan 2011 100,795 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

slight tear in offside wiper blade

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2010 83,691 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 83,639 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight cracks in walls

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,270 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2009 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,571 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 63,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 44,923 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 34,006 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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 CYA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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