MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
headlight patterns deteriorating
park brake 16% ,,, poor ,,,, will need attention
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
General Underside Corrosion
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
General Underside Corrosion
battery light on
some brake pipes deteriorating /poor
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
brake pipes deteriorating
headlight patterns deteriorating
oil leaks
service brake 55% ,, rears low
25% rear brake in balance,,, limit 30%
bad oil leaks,,oil was very low
top brake light not working
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
top brake light not working
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
top brake light not working
front brakes worn
heatshield adrift
rear brakes fluctuating
front tyres wearing on inner edges
o/s rear tyre cracking
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
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)
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 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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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