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AU03 UBK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,413 mi
Last recorded144,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 UBK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 135,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 133,070 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,479 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 120,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,062 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,770 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 108,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,270 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 104,185 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,717 miles

Nail in rear tyre

sump corroded /

Pass 18 Jan 2010 98,424 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLEY SCRUBBING INSIDE EDGE.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,400 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLEY SCRUBBING INSIDE EDGE.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 89,428 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 89,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 63,449 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 37,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

screen chipped

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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AU03 UBK 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 87%.

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 AU03 UBK, 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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AU03 UBK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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