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AK03 CPN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,135 mi
Last recorded119,135 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,135 miles

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

Rear bumper corroded and damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,135 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper corroded and damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,792 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 112,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper end cap missing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working both brake lights (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 195/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear anchor bushes (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,873 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,263 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 77,578 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 77,573 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,484 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 74,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,817 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 68,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 61,448 miles

Nearside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 61,448 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,265 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,303 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 CPN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 CPN, 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 CPN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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