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AP03 TZY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,293 mi
Last recorded86,293 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Nearside sill has corrosion at front and rear but not within perscribed areas.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Mirror glass cracked but not effecting view.

Rear gearbox mount perished and has slight play.

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Nearside sill has corrosion at front and rear but not within perscribed areas.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Mirror glass cracked but not effecting view.

Rear gearbox mount perished and has slight play.

oil leak from gearbox and engine

Pass 20 Aug 2019 83,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 83,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 80,907 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 80,887 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/under body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 77,852 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,541 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,525 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,736 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill rusted.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 55,980 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,637 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,413 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,532 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 37,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,834 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

could not test left seat belt because caged partition in way.

headlight load adjusters faulty,but main adjustment stayed in place at test.

left rear tyre sidewall worn off and cut but not to cords.

Fail 10 Jul 2008 30,834 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

could not test left seat belt because caged partition in way.

headlight load adjusters faulty,but main adjustment stayed in place at test.

left rear tyre sidewall worn off and cut but not to cords.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,291 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 24,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,749 miles

nail in tyre

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 TZY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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