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AY03 WXD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,492 mi
Last recorded163,492 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 163,492 miles

high line stop lamp inop

Fail 25 Feb 2015 163,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

high line stop lamp inop

Pass 22 Feb 2014 147,245 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 147,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 133,348 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 133,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 120,213 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 120,194 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 107,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s inner cv joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,931 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s inner cv joint gaiter split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 95,448 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 95,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,317 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

cuts in sidewall on o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,025 miles

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

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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 WXD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WXD, 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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AY03 WXD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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