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AP03 WNH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 126,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short metal pipe between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion to rear of sil, not within seat belt mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive STRONG ADVISE, Heavy corrosion to rear of sil within spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 126,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail ferrule/metal end of hose (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short metal pipe between hose and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Heavy corrosion to rear of sil, not within seat belt mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch/ spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive STRONG ADVISE, Heavy corrosion to rear of sil within spring mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Pass 12 Feb 2021 126,246 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Fail 12 Feb 2021 126,246 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of outer sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 126,081 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded but not to excess

Pass 31 Jan 2019 125,898 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rest of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 125,891 miles

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rest of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 125,604 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 125,604 miles

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,421 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 125,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 121,055 miles

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Fail 6 Nov 2015 121,055 miles

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

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

Slight bind O/S/R brake

Pass 5 Dec 2014 115,047 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 105,225 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 99,142 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 95,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 88,621 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 10 Jun 2009 82,233 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 67,689 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 57,426 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 WNH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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