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AF03 VZP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,377 mi
Last recorded124,377 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 124,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,230 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear leaf springs and exhaust system getting corroded

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear leaf springs and exhaust system getting corroded

Rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 112,319 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 112,319 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,258 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 102,689 miles

Rear silencer outer casing getting weak and corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,217 miles

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 98,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside headlamp bulb insecure

Rear silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,668 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 89,887 miles

Exhaust silencer getting corroded

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 89,887 miles

Exhaust silencer getting corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 84,959 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 84,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 77,966 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 68,971 miles

N/s and o/s/rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls and tread

N/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,683 miles

Centre stop light not working

Pass 10 May 2007 45,748 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 36,256 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 VZP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF03 VZP, 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 VZP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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