MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.72ppm (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected both side's (3.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front both tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
all 4 tyres outer side walls are badly scuffed
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front both tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
all 4 tyres outer side walls are badly scuffed
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
power fluid fluid on min,
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
1.neara side rear tyre wearing low on inside edge 2.both front to rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded at rear
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
1. Engine oil leaks. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inside edges.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1. n/s door mirror glass top half missing. 2. Front tyres worn to limit on inside edge. 3. o/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edges.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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AX03 FXS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver 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 AX03 FXS, 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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AX03 FXS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2003.
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