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AX03 MZJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,809 mi
Last recorded127,809 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 MZJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 127,809 miles

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

Rear No. plate, delaminating -

Rear sill corrosion repairs???

Temporary repair made to brake compensator.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 129,354 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Outer sill - poor quality corrosion repairs, c.a.t & magnet test carried out. Filler and pop rivet evident (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Outer sill - poor quality corrosion repairs, c.a.t & magnet test carried out. Filler and pop rivet evident (2.4.A.3)

Rear No.plate delaminating

Fail 18 Aug 2016 120,348 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Headlamp aim too high both - N/S poor pattern due to bulb quality (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Outer sill - poor quality corrosion repairs, c.a.t & magnet test carried out. Filler and pop rivet evident (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Outer sill - poor quality corrosion repairs, c.a.t & magnet test carried out. Filler and pop rivet evident (2.4.A.3)

Rear No.plate delaminating

Pass 6 Dec 2013 167,389 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 168,397 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 168,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 167,002 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 150,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f + o/s/f inner cv gaiters split

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,255 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 103,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 20 Nov 2007 64,277 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 64,184 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)

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

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

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,008 miles

n/s/r bumper cap missing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 59,146 miles

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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AX03 MZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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