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AV03 ZNW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,007 mi
Last recorded173,007 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 173,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 165,362 miles

CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE FLEX JOINT (7.1.2)

GREASE SEEPAGE FROM BOTH DRIVESHAFT INNER BOOTS

NON-COMMERCIAL TYRES FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM TREAD ONLY (LIMIT=1.6MM) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 165,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 5.12 (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement CENTRAL GEARBOX TORQUE BAR MOUNTING (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE FLEX JOINT (7.1.2)

GREASE SEEPAGE FROM BOTH DRIVESHAFT INNER BOOTS

NON-COMMERCIAL TYRES FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM TREAD ONLY (LIMIT=1.6MM) (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 150,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 138,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 138,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 127,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 115,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 115,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,087 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,087 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 85,955 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 74,552 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,161 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,161 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 37,496 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 37,496 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 27,114 miles

n/s rear tyre has cut in side wall

o/s rear tyre inner side wall damaged

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 ZNW 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 68.4%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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