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AK03 AHY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,329 mi
Last recorded116,329 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AHY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 116,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2016 116,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 106,142 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s park brake low effort

Pass 20 May 2014 96,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 91,230 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 91,230 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

osf disc scored

Pass 21 May 2012 80,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre worn beyond limit.

Fail 18 May 2012 88,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre worn beyond limit.

Bench seat tied to rear load floor.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 73,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 55,332 miles

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

steering rack noisey/clonking n/s ?

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,153 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,207 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 17,207 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,988 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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AK03 AHY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK03 AHY, 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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AK03 AHY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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