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AV03 HRX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,933 mi
Last recorded176,933 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 HRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 176,933 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 176,932 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 166,756 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 158,011 miles

30% rear brake imbalance

front no, plate damaged

front tyres near limit ,,, poor

oil leaks

some brake pipes deteriorating

Fail 10 May 2018 158,011 miles

30% rear brake imbalance

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front no, plate damaged

front tyres near limit ,,, poor

oil leaks

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2017 151,540 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 151,540 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 144,183 miles

brake pipes deteriorating / will need attention

headlight lens deteriorating

no. plates damaged / deteriorating

rear tyres near limit

top brake light not working

Fail 20 May 2016 144,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes deteriorating / will need attention

headlight lens deteriorating

no. plates damaged / deteriorating

rear tyres near limit

top brake light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,003 miles

front tyres worn on edges

headlights deteriorating

lower engine antitorque mounting failed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear no. plate deteriorating

rear tyres near limit

some brake pipes deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2014 127,636 miles

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

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

front tyres worn inner treads

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 127,636 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front tyres worn inner treads

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 120,569 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres worn

top brake light not working

Fail 31 May 2013 120,563 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leaks

rear tyres worn

top brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2012 113,258 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn out on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 106,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 106,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,024 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 100,024 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 94,428 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 6 Jun 2009 94,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,784 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 81,545 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 81,545 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 71,276 miles

spare slightly loose

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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AV03 HRX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AV03 HRX, 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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AV03 HRX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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