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AY03 XAB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,961 mi
Last recorded182,961 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 182,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 182,961 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 182,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 176,143 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 170,490 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 170,477 miles

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,378 miles

Centre section of exhaust seeping ( resealed)

both rear leaf spring bushes perishing

engine lower stabilizer bush perished

Fail 12 Jul 2016 164,378 miles

Centre section of exhaust seeping ( resealed)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced h4 bulb (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb (1.2.1b)

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

both rear leaf spring bushes perishing

engine lower stabilizer bush perished

Pass 13 Jul 2015 155,695 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2015 155,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2014 136,453 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 127,887 miles

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated

brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust heatshiel is loose and rattling

oil leaks

Fail 3 May 2013 127,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

aux. belt is Ex. deteriorated

brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust heatshiel is loose and rattling

oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2012 116,989 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r/bumper corner section missing

rear brakes binding

Fail 8 May 2012 116,979 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r/bumper corner section missing

rear brakes binding

Pass 9 May 2011 105,064 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 105,063 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

aux. D - belt is deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber is worn

front brake discs are in poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded!

Pass 10 May 2010 72,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 72,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 81,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 69,975 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 57,071 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 42,498 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2006 42,498 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XAB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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