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AV03 UJY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,761 mi
Last recorded166,761 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 166,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s d-busdhes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 166,761 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s d-busdhes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 163,064 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 162,921 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both n/s and o/s drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both n/s and o/s d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 157,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre stop not working.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 157,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

centre stop not working.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,513 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 150,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 141,842 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 30,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 130,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 118,206 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 102,805 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,065 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 89,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,704 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge/front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,704 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn inside edge/front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,046 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 58,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UJY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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