MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
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)
Centre section of exhaust seeping ( resealed)
both rear leaf spring bushes perishing
engine lower stabilizer bush perished
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
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/r/bumper corner section missing
rear brakes binding
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
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!
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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What year was AY03 XAB registered?
AY03 XAB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 May 2003.
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