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AD52 XMC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XMC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 103,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 103,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 100,252 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 97,225 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 91,338 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,835 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer box outer skin adrift 'still gas tight

Fail 28 Nov 2016 89,833 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center metal support adrift (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear silencer box outer skin adrift 'still gas tight

Pass 1 May 2015 85,196 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,156 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,535 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,774 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,270 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 30,759 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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AD52 XMC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD52 XMC, 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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AD52 XMC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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