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AK03 PZE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

165,294 mi
Last recorded165,294 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 165,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe corroded inside wheel arch (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe running from offside rear wheel along fuel tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 165,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe corroded inside wheel arch (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe running from offside rear wheel along fuel tank corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2014 163,514 miles

n/s/r tyre has minor cracks in side wall

Fail 15 May 2014 163,514 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre has minor cracks in side wall

Pass 5 Feb 2013 152,545 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 152,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 147,718 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 147,098 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 142,359 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 142,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 142,420 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt tensioner/idler worn

nsr tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Fail 19 Apr 2010 134,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Apr 2010 134,597 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2009 124,223 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2009 124,223 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2008 110,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 110,547 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 110,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,189 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 PZE 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 47.4%.

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 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 PZE, 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 PZE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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