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A17 SVT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,817 mi
Last recorded152,817 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SVT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 152,817 miles

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

damage to o/s

drivers handle insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2016 150,058 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 150,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 140,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 140,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,877 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 133,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 122,305 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 107,184 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 102,329 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,781 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 84,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,545 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 78,544 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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A17 SVT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 SVT, 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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A17 SVT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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