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AK03 RXA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,821 mi
Last recorded161,821 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 161,821 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r o/s/r inner sills slight rust on them

Pass 11 Apr 2019 156,704 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 156,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 152,191 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 152,191 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute ALL (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear wheel arch at very rear of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 131,486 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 131,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 98,843 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,059 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 83,804 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,804 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,361 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2011 71,720 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 71,720 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,177 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)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 52,314 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 43,945 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 35,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,193 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 26,596 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,596 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 RXA 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 60%.

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

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