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AK03 CPU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,580 mi
Last recorded177,580 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 177,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 161,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 161,690 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 145,453 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 127,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,990 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,386 miles

radiator not fully supported

Fail 5 Oct 2016 86,386 miles

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

radiator not fully supported

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,540 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,286 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,736 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 41,736 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 39,986 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 39,986 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,619 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 34,488 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,742 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 30,742 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,538 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 CPU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 CPU, 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 CPU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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