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AY03 WUG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,631 mi
Last recorded109,631 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 WUG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 109,631 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 109,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 102,733 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 97,891 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 97,891 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

lower alternater bolt missing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,314 miles

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

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

inside face of both front disks and corroded

radiator front support corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

inside face of both front disks and corroded

radiator front support corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,499 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 72,499 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 71,397 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s outer sill damaged and lightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2011 71,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

n/s outer sill damaged and lightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2010 66,053 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 May 2009 59,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,027 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,544 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r bumper corner missing

Pass 8 Apr 2006 35,253 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2006 35,253 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AY03 WUG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AY03 WUG, 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 AY03 WUG registered?

AY03 WUG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AY03 WUG shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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