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AP52 HXD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,387 mi
Last recorded221,387 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 HXD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 221,387 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 209,965 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 209,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 198,088 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2013 182,689 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 182,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2012 154,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 145,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise play in offside rear outer anti roll bar link,..advise to replace

advise rear brake drums slightly warped

advise slight roughness in offide front drive shaft bearing

nearside inner front c/v boot split,..offside front inner c/v boot splitting

offside rear tyre worn low,..tyre splitting,.nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 131,613 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front inner c/v boot split

offside drive shaft bearing slightly rough

Fail 1 May 2010 131,613 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front inner c/v boot split

offside drive shaft bearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Nov 2008 91,414 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 91,414 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,388 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 90,388 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 83,995 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

LOWER GEARBOX MOUNTING WORN

Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 59,278 miles

stone chip in windscreen zone a below 10mm diameter

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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AP52 HXD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP52 HXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP52 HXD registered?

AP52 HXD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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The MOT history for AP52 HXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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