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AV52 ZWM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZWM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 104,870 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 91,679 miles

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

Gear oil leak

N/S/R tyre has moulding mark or buldge on inner side wall

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,679 miles

high level brake light not working

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

Gear oil leak

N/S/R tyre has moulding mark or buldge on inner side wall

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,983 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 85,983 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 76,735 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,364 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 67,359 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 34,727 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 26,372 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 26,372 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

near and offside rear tyres in poor condition

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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AV52 ZWM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AV52 ZWM, 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 AV52 ZWM registered?

AV52 ZWM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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