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AJ03 WLR

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,683 mi
Last recorded161,683 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 161,683 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 161,682 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre of outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dim in operation (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 156,128 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR outer sill area and the OSR lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 156,128 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre lower sill area (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR outer sill area and the OSR lower sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 151,397 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

slight imbalance front brakes, nearside effort lower

Fail 24 Oct 2015 151,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

slight imbalance front brakes, nearside effort lower

Pass 28 Oct 2014 146,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and Offside rear spring hanger brackets corroding

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 146,338 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and Offside rear spring hanger brackets corroding

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE AND ON LEGAL LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 146,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 137,453 miles

front offside and front nearside tyres worn inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 137,452 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front offside and front nearside tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 128,070 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 128,070 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 115,662 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,201 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 54,954 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 20 May 2006 40,301 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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AJ03 WLR 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 65%.

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 AJ03 WLR, 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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AJ03 WLR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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