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AF03 WFX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,856 mi
Last recorded98,856 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,856 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator cradle/x member corroded but not escessively

Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,455 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

radiator cradle corroded but not excessively

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,042 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 72,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion to radiator cradle/x member

Fail 9 Oct 2020 72,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to radiator cradle/x member

Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,243 miles

fuel tank strap corroded but not not seriously weakened

Fail 16 Apr 2019 61,243 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

fuel tank strap corroded but not not seriously weakened

Pass 12 Apr 2018 55,037 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to exhaust (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,843 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 48,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has two nails in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 44,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx. bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre low outer edge

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 34,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust box has a minor leak of gases

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 21,012 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 12,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 4,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,535 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 1 Mar 2008 34,434 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 34,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,873 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,877 miles

nearside wiper blade split at end

Fail 24 Mar 2006 18,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

nearside wiper blade split at end

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 WFX 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 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 WFX, 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 WFX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AF03 WFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 WFX shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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