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AV03 HVC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,250 mi
Last recorded170,250 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 170,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 155,872 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 155,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,138 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 153,138 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 151,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 148,545 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 148,545 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 138,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 138,922 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,170 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 108,879 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 94,147 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 58,405 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,477 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 HVC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV03 HVC, 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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What year was AV03 HVC registered?

AV03 HVC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AV03 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 HVC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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