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AF03 LWT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

62,033 mi
Last recorded62,033 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 LWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,033 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 62,033 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,894 miles

Corrosion coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2020 58,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 58,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust heat sheild insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,782 miles

Front coil springs corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Offside 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))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 55,782 miles

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

Exhaust system corroding

Front coil springs corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,991 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres heavily cracked and splitting and wearing low

Fail 28 Mar 2018 52,991 miles

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

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres heavily cracked and splitting and wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,849 miles

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,224 miles

Front tyres low and very low on edges

Springs corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2016 48,224 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres low and very low on edges

Springs corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,074 miles

Rear leaf springs corroded and sagging/weak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,367 miles

Coil springs corroding

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear leaf springs weak and corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,367 miles

Coil springs corroding

Rear leaf springs weak and corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,548 miles

Brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,764 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 32,764 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,120 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 24 Mar 2011 29,073 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 25 Mar 2010 25,699 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to front number plate

slight dampness around steering rack

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,825 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

N/S/R fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 14,906 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,997 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 10,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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AF03 LWT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AF03 LWT, 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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AF03 LWT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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