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AE02 VAL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

373,975 mi
Last recorded373,975 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VAL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 373,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018
Pass 16 Oct 2017 175,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 175,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 177,599 miles

Battery light on

Corrosion on rear cross member

Drive shaft carrier bearing noisy

Inner c/v boot at n/s leaking gease

Play in wiper arm at o/s

Rear spring hangers corroded o/s & n/s

Fail 15 Oct 2016 177,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Corrosion on rear spring hangers

Drive shaft carrier bearing noisy

Battery light on

Corrosion on rear cross member

Inner c/v boot at n/s leaking greasr

Play in o/s wiper arm

Pass 19 Oct 2015 164,905 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on o/s rear spring hanger bracket

Corrosion on rear box section

Damage to n/s front outer sill

Damage to o/s rear road wheel

Drive shaft carrier bearing at o/s noisy

Front disc pads low

Inner c/v boot at n/s weeping grease

Play in o/s wiper arm

Rear bumper end cap missing at n/s

Fail 10 Oct 2015 154,934 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on centre exhaust box

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on o/s rear spring hanger bracket

Corrosion on rear box section

Damage to n/s front outer sill

Damage to o/s rear road wheel

Drive shaft carrier bearing at o/s noisy

Front disc pads low

Inner c/v boot at n/s weeping grease

Play in o/s wiper arm

Rear bumper end cap missing at n/s

Pass 16 Oct 2014 161,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 152,783 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 121,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 121,411 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 102,793 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres not reinforced type

Pass 3 Jun 2009 98,210 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,905 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 85,905 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 51,696 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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AE02 VAL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE02 VAL, 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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AE02 VAL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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