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AV03 MDZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,554 mi
Last recorded170,554 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 170,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 153,449 miles

o/s wiper poorly secured.

slight corrosion to brake pipes in places.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 153,449 miles

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

o/s wiper poorly secured.

slight corrosion to brake pipes in places.

Fail 21 Jan 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode.

n/s/r light lens damaged.

o/s wiper poorly secured.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 155,835 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery light on

Fail 2 Jan 2014 155,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 145,467 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 145,462 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 129,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 129,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 111,380 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 97,425 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 90,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 90,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Lower engine stabiliser bar bushes worn too excess

Pass 2 May 2007 72,474 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 72,473 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 8 May 2006 51,647 miles

some cuts in rear tyre treads

Fail 8 May 2006 51,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some cuts in rear tyre treads

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 MDZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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