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AD03 DMV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

158,921 mi
Last recorded158,921 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DMV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 158,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 155,899 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 147,279 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 145,058 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 137,892 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 137,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 129,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 117,825 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 107,441 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 96,247 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 84,025 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 74,090 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 74,090 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 25 Aug 2011 66,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,033 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,033 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,495 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 50,483 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,579 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 38,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 May 2007 27,615 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 22,882 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 DMV 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 AD03 DMV, 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 DMV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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