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AF03 VSZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 145,267 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 142,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 135,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 96,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,650 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 86,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 78,829 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,225 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 74,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,077 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,077 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,412 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 54,027 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,199 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both O/S indicator bulb colour faded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,199 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both O/S indicator bulb colour faded

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,674 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2007 33,674 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 21,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,907 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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AF03 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF03 VSZ, 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 VSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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