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AK03 LJL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

198,867 mi
Last recorded198,867 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 198,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 198,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 188,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear inner /outer sill has weld repair

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 188,222 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner /outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 178,962 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

offside rear hand brake no effort

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 6 Oct 2016 178,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arm bushes worn

offside rear hand brake no effort

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Aug 2015 169,609 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 169,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 160,371 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 160,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 141,702 miles

Windscreen damaged out of swept area.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 141,132 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen damaged out of swept area.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,953 miles

O/s radiator mount corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 124,952 miles

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

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

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

O/s radiator mount corroded.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 106,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 93,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 93,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,358 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,832 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 56,832 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 43,801 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 43,801 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Brake fluid low

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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 LJL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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