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AV03 HVB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

210,338 mi
Last recorded210,338 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 210,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n\s off\s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underseal applied through out

Fail 17 Mar 2022 210,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n\s off\s rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underseal applied through out

Fail 5 Mar 2022 210,111 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 202,104 miles

headlight patterns deteriorating

park brake 16% ,,, poor ,,,, will need attention

Fail 15 Mar 2021 202,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlight patterns deteriorating

park brake 16% ,,, poor ,,,, will need attention

Pass 12 Mar 2020 195,361 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2020 195,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Inner Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Inner Sill To Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 184,186 miles

General Underside Corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2018 171,406 miles

battery light on

some brake pipes deteriorating /poor

Fail 26 Mar 2018 171,406 miles

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

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

battery light on

some brake pipes deteriorating /poor

Pass 20 Mar 2017 157,685 miles

brake pipes deteriorating

headlight patterns deteriorating

oil leaks

service brake 55% ,, rears low

Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,990 miles

25% rear brake in balance,,, limit 30%

bad oil leaks,,oil was very low

top brake light not working

Fail 7 Mar 2016 141,990 miles

25% rear brake in balance,,, limit 30%

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

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

bad oil leaks,,oil was very low

top brake light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 130,582 miles

top brake light not working

Fail 30 Mar 2015 130,580 miles

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

top brake light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2014 126,252 miles

front brakes worn

heatshield adrift

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,975 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2013 118,970 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2012 106,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 95,014 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2011 95,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,511 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 83,511 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 72,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,599 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,964 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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AV03 HVB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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