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A4 JXB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,043 mi
Last recorded153,043 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JXB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 153,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 147,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 141,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 134,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern to test (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner and outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak and level low ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre silencer outer skin corroded

knocking noise on suspension

n/s/r inner wheel rim dented

Pass 16 Feb 2022

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop down link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,533 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front drop down links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 114,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front drop down links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 114,763 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front drop down links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,673 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016
Fail 5 May 2016

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both front drop down links (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,615 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 88,659 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 82,303 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 82,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 72,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,061 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 54,509 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 54,338 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes discs starting to buckle pads low

Pass 15 May 2006 43,790 miles

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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A4 JXB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 A4 JXB, 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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A4 JXB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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