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AX03 XXB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,052 mi
Last recorded124,052 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,052 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 117,751 miles

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

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 4 Nov 2014 117,746 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Radiator lower support bracket in very poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen cracked outside swept area

high leval stop light not working

Pass 23 Sep 2013 114,304 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracks in screen x2 not in zone a or b

radiator insecure about to fall out

slight pas leak rack

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2012 112,357 miles

high brake not working

radeator mount vary rusty

screan cracked both sides/but outside swept area

Pass 8 Sep 2011 110,690 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres have small cuts

front windscreen has crack not in sweped area

Fail 8 Sep 2011 110,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres have small cuts

front windscreen has crack not in sweped area

Pass 18 Sep 2010 106,151 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts

spare tyre showing cords

Fail 18 Sep 2010 106,151 miles

spare tyre showing cords

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre has small cuts

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,238 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

all rear brake pipes started to rust

both rear tyres + o/s/f tyre has small cuts

high level brake light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2009 99,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

all rear brake pipes started to rust

both rear tyres + o/s/f tyre has small cuts

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2007 85,204 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2007 85,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 80,896 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 XXB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 AX03 XXB, 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 AX03 XXB registered?

AX03 XXB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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