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AP03 TZL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,561 mi
Last recorded133,561 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,561 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 125,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 125,677 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65r15 95t (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 123,973 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 123,917 miles

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

Front tyres are wearing on both shoulders

Pass 16 Aug 2014 123,052 miles

all four tyres are worn on shoulders off tread

lens cover missing from no. plate light

Pass 9 Aug 2013 122,059 miles

all four tyres are wearing on shoulders

no. plate light lens cover is missing

Fail 8 Aug 2013 122,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres are wearing on shoulders

no. plate light lens cover is missing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 115,259 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear tyre wearing on both shoulders

Pass 13 Aug 2011 97,088 miles

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

traces of grease around o/s cv boot

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,180 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,917 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 62,731 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 62,726 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Clutch pedal rubber split

Power steering noisey

Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,583 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TZL 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 AP03 TZL, 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 TZL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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