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AD52 XPX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,465 mi
Last recorded161,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 XPX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 161,465 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 161,465 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear of leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs alongside fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At rear of leaf spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 156,194 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 152,182 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 148,332 miles

Nearside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 144,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 141,460 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 139,110 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 134,451 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 130,880 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 130,880 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 126,582 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 126,582 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 121,682 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 110,946 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 110,946 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 99,895 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 99,884 miles

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

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

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

Advise n/s/r tyre starting to perish and split.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 93,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 70,259 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 70,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front no plate damaged

Fail 21 May 2007 57,013 miles

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

grommet around nearside front brake hose touches drive shaft on full steering lock.

Pass 21 May 2007 57,013 miles

grommet around nearside front brake hose touches drive shaft on full steering lock.

Pass 18 May 2006 37,456 miles

nearside front brake hose close to drive shaft on steering lock.

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 XPX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPX, 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 XPX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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