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AD03 BYY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,788 mi
Last recorded93,788 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BYY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,788 miles

small stone chips to the windscreen

sump / gasket is weeping

the front no plate is starting to deteriorate and is cracked

the radiator cross member is corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,788 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight play in the offside rear roll bar drop link

small stone chips to the windscreen

sump / gasket is weeping

the front brake discs are corroded

the front no plate is starting to deteriorate and is cracked

the radiator cross member is corroded

the rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,837 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,496 miles

engine oil leak

front no plate cracked

the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

the offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

front no plate cracked

the nearside front tyre is worn on the inside edge

the offside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and has a nail in the tread

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,429 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 78,429 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,809 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,809 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,301 miles

chip to the windscreen on the offside

engine oil leaks

heat sheild loose under side

offside rear indicator fading

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

chip to the windscreen on the offside

engine oil leaks

heat sheild loose under side

offside rear indicator fading

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

turbo pipe to the manifold split

Pass 25 Aug 2010 66,366 miles

engine has oil leaks

offside rear indicater colour fading

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Fail 25 Aug 2010 66,366 miles

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

engine has oil leaks

offside rear indicater colour fading

offside rear tyre cracking inbetween treads

Pass 18 Aug 2009 64,954 miles

o/s heat shield insecure at rear.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 64,954 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s heat shield insecure at rear.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 58,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,679 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,657 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,455 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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AD03 BYY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AD03 BYY, 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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AD03 BYY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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