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AK03 CHX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 CHX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 85,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 xl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 xl (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,683 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,683 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,196 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,867 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 64,846 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,846 miles

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,647 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,488 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 54,488 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,120 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,119 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,200 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyre (195/65X15 van) worn close t o legal limit.

Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,200 miles

Offside & Nearside front tyre (195/65X15 van) worn close t o legal limit.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,934 miles

Front brake pads 90-95% worn. Renewed brake pad set.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,934 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads 90-95% worn. Renewed brake pad set.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,773 miles

offside front tyre close to legal limit

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 CHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK03 CHX, 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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What year was AK03 CHX registered?

AK03 CHX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 CHX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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