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AK03 BYH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 125,164 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 125,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 123,712 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s outer rear sill

damage to o/s and n/s rear sill's

oil leak, sump pan?

slight brake grabing to n/s rear

Fail 29 Jul 2014 123,712 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to n/s outer rear sill

damage to o/s and n/s rear sill's

oil leak, sump pan?

slight brake grabing to n/s rear

Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,260 miles

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

knocking from steering system; no freeplay found at time of test

n/s rear wheel binding

rear outer sills damaged and corroded

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

steering rack damp

Fail 20 Aug 2013 121,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

knocking from steering system; no freeplay found at time of test

n/s rear wheel binding

rear outer sills damaged and corroded

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 23 Aug 2012 115,968 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Knock from steering rack (no wear found)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,436 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 109,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,592 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 27,876 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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AK03 BYH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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