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AD52 XSF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,675 mi
Last recorded147,675 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 147,675 miles

Front offside lower suspension ball joint dust cover is starting to crack and perish

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 23 May 2018 147,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front offside lower suspension ball joint dust cover is starting to crack and perish

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 131,871 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,729 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 121,729 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 111,369 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 98,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,160 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,887 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 73,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,468 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,934 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 54,934 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,288 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)

front tyres not renforced

o\s front fog lamp inop

Fail 3 Jun 2008 47,288 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres not renforced

o\s front fog lamp inop

Pass 10 Jan 2007 33,047 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 33,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 27,242 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 XSF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD52 XSF, 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 XSF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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