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AF03 WSY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

76,089 mi
Last recorded76,089 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,089 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,681 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,171 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to most underside surfaces

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2022 65,170 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to most underside surfaces

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,433 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 58,368 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 58,367 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 56,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (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 Around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 16 Aug 2017 53,298 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

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

Rear lower gearbox mount worn (needs replacing)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,298 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Both rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

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

Rear lower gearbox mount worn (needs replacing)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

nail in o/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 2 Aug 2014 41,513 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 41,427 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 38,556 miles

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

center stop inop

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2013 38,556 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop inop,n/s mirror cracked

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 35,863 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,512 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 33,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,143 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 31,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 27,217 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,051 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 23,051 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 19,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 19,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 15,425 miles

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

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 WSY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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