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AR03 AED

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,798 mi
Last recorded176,798 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 AED
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 176,798 miles

Offside sill corroded

Offside undersill corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside undersill

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 176,798 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Nearside undersill

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside sill corroded

Offside undersill corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 173,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 171,392 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 168,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 164,234 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 161,070 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2014 161,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 156,726 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 156,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 151,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 139,643 miles

bonnet stricker corrroded

brake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting

fuel flap not working

oil and coolant leak

Fail 27 May 2011 139,643 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise tracking check

bonnet stricker corrroded

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake and clutch pedal rubbers splitting

front brake pads and discs worn advise replaceing

fuel flap not working

o/s/r noise heard when wheel rotated,advise further investigation.

oil and coolant leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 122,862 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bonnet stricker corroded

brake pedal deteriorating

front brake discs worn slightly

washers partially blocked,advise front wipers replaceing

Fail 14 Jun 2010 122,862 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

bonnet stricker corroded

brake pedal deteriorating

front brake discs worn slightly

washers partially blocked,advise front wipers replaceing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 102,670 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 102,670 miles

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

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 16 Jun 2008 82,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,502 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,267 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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AR03 AED is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AR03 AED, 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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AR03 AED is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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