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AP03 HNZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,162 mi
Last recorded113,162 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HNZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 113,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 106,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2018 106,943 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 100,937 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 89,968 miles

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

nearside inner sill rear slightly corroded

nearside rear jacking point and outer sill slightly distorted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill /Jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users radiator and cradle (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

nearside inner sill rear slightly corroded

nearside rear jacking point and outer sill slightly distorted

Pass 28 May 2014 80,622 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 73,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 73,371 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 67,948 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 59,622 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,622 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 50,055 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 50,055 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 39,695 miles

rear bumper pushed in.

Fail 15 May 2009 39,695 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

rear bumper pushed in.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,510 miles

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

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

left front tyre outer wall cut,but no cords seen.

Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,030 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 8,950 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,950 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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AP03 HNZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red 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 HNZ, 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 HNZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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