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AK03 RHE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,660 mi
Last recorded164,660 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 164,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion underbody

Underbody covered in under seal

Pass 9 Jan 2024 158,628 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,668 miles

underside rusty

o/s sill rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2021 148,393 miles

oil leaks

outer sills rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2021 148,373 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

oil leaks

outer sills rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,151 miles

bottom ball joints covers perished

brake pipes rusty

front tyres worn to limit

o/s c/v boot weeping

oil leaks

play in o/s and n/s hubs

sills rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,605 miles

handbrake effort low

rear brake pipes rusty

sills rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,805 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 89,805 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 85,031 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

o/s c/v boots weeping

rear spings rusty

washers weak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,883 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 75,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 70,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,585 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 59,391 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,192 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,679 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,958 miles

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)

nearside front inner cv boot split.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 42,958 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

nearside front inner cv boot split.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,182 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 36,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 31,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,912 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 19,027 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 19,027 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 RHE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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