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AK03 CKC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

254,322 mi
Last recorded254,322 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 254,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear bumper end caps are not secure

under body heat shields are not fully secure

Pass 22 Feb 2021 230,439 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 199,792 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 173,953 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 173,949 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 156,499 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 156,499 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 154,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,496 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 123,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,704 miles

Rear gearbox mount rubber split

Fail 30 Sep 2015 122,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear gearbox mount rubber split

o/s/r tyre cracking to sidewalls

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,078 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,158 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 99,488 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 92,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,012 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 91,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 91,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 77,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,593 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 42,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 42,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,948 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 30,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CKC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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