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AF03 VUL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 VUL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill Repair Covered Heavily With Underseal

Offside Rear Outer Sill Repair Covered Heavily With Underseal

Fail 30 Nov 2020

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 122,454 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,413 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,829 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,225 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 78,278 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 76,577 miles
Fail 15 May 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,581 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,439 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 59,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 54,019 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 49,936 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,933 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 44,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 44,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,238 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,973 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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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