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AK03 AJX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,251 mi
Last recorded113,251 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 AJX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 113,251 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant bottle loose

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2019 113,251 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

coolant bottle loose

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2018 109,989 miles

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Plastic arch insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Oil leak Severe ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 109,989 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Plastic arch insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Oil leak Severe ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 106,715 miles

Exhaust mount corroded and broke

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,243 miles

oil leak on engine

rear exhaust box casing split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 92,937 miles

centre high level stop lamp inop

front brake discs corroded

front inner brake pads 2/3 worn

front tyres wearing low

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,128 miles

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

high level brake lamp inop

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,122 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads 2/3 worn

high level brake lamp inop

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,193 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes just in balance

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2012 75,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brakes just in balance

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,523 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

tyre pressures very low

Fail 25 Feb 2011 64,520 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

tyre pressures very low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,735 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,043 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AJX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AJX, 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 AJX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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