MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side offside also low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
battery warning light on
radiator support bracket excessively corroded and radiator insecure
Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Crack in windscreen does not effect drivers view
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area marked (6.1.B.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Crack in windscreen does not effect drivers view
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Crack in windscren does not effect drivers view
Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill corroded area marked (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Crack in windscren does not effect drivers view
Offside Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe marked (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner to outer sill damaged (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working Nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Crack also on nearside does not effect drivers view of the road (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill poor condition.
Under vehicle general corrosion.
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside sill poor condition.
Under vehicle general corrosion.
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/f side lamp dull
damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
wing liners
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
wing liners
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r tyre becoming worn 2mm
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre worn 2mm
o/s/f tyre becoming worn 3mm
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear top stop out
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AU03 VHB 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 56.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VHB, 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 VHB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 March 2003.
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