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AD03 GRF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,536 mi
Last recorded113,536 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2024 113,536 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake pipe badly leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoked (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/rand both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side , may require attention (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light lens has damage may require attention

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material may require attention soon (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require attention soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

both rear leaf spring corroded

front corss member corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 110,446 miles

ANTI SLIP BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

ENGINE OIL LOW LEVEL , MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

FRONT CROSSE MEMBER CORRODED ,MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON

Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S/F , N/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MAY REQUIRE TO ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter seal ,may require to attention SOON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear BOTH LEAF SPRING CORRODED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 107,992 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f ,may require to attention (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and has damp of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

both head light perished ,may improving if polishing

fan belt noisy

front cross member very rusty

o/s/f cv gaiter has damp of oil

rear leaf spring corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2022 107,986 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoked (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f and n/s/f ,may require to attention (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured may require to attention (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and has damp of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti slip brake pedal rubber worn

both head light perished ,may improving if polishing

fan belt noisy

front cross member very rusty

o/s/f cv gaiter has damp of oil

rear leaf spring corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 106,659 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has tears ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has badly tears may require to attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and damp of oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head light slightly perished

fan belt noisy

o/s/f cv gaiter inner has damp of oil

rear exhaust shield is loose

Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,328 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has big nail on centre,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head light slight perished

fan belt noisy

n/s/f road wheel on outer has dent

rear exhaust shield is loose

Fail 23 Nov 2020 105,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r and n/s/r both D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust shield is loose

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides has tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has big nail on centre,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head light slight perished

fan belt noisy

n/s/f road wheel on outer has dent

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,913 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area ,may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front head light slightly perished

Fail 6 Nov 2019 103,908 miles

Emissions not tested excessive black smoked (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible d bush (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter area ,may require to attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front head light slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight pattern getting weak

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

advise check condition of rear brake shoes

Fail 26 Nov 2018 102,694 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside headlight pattern getting weak

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

advise check condition of rear brake shoes

Pass 6 Jun 2017 100,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner may require to attention (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center stop light not working

o/s/f top mountain slightly has perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge is bald ,may require to attention

slightly engine oil leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,739 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner may require to attention (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

center stop light not working

o/s/f top mountain slightly has perished

o/s/f tyre inner edge is bald ,may require to attention

slightly engine oil leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,937 miles

Front number plate has slight perished

Offside Front inner cv gaiter has slight damp

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has slight perished and damp

both front tyres edges wearing worn

n/s/r tyre at inner edge has repaired,inadequate area

Fail 25 Apr 2016 98,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and have lipped (3.5.1i)

Front number plate has slight perished

Offside Front inner cv gaiter has slight damp

Offside Front steering rack gaiter has slight perished and damp

both front tyres edges wearing worn

n/s/r tyre at inner edge has repaired,inadequate area

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,513 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,513 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,501 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 94,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 93,068 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 8 May 2013 93,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 11 May 2012 91,960 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 91,960 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

wheel alignment appears out

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

Pass 20 May 2011 90,627 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 90,627 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 89,199 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 14 May 2010 89,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside & nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 15 May 2009 87,588 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 87,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 85,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 76,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,142 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 GRF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GRF, 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 GRF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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