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AK03 BYS

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

109,651 mi
Last recorded109,651 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,651 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 104,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 104,315 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 98,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 94,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 87,927 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,031 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill rusted through

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,022 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Knock from steering column

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill rusted through

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 11 Jan 2019 81,315 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 73,636 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2016 67,450 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,914 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2014 56,957 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,051 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 46,896 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 29,625 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 17,993 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 16,227 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 7,797 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,167 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 24,370 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,370 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 BYS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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