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AK03 SBZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,975 mi
Last recorded191,975 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 191,975 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 191,965 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 184,293 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 178,703 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 173,402 miles

BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 17 May 2012 167,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner faces of front b rake discs rusted

Fail 17 May 2012 167,158 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner faces of front b rake discs rusted

Pass 20 May 2011 160,150 miles

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND BRAKE PADS LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 160,150 miles

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND BRAKE PADS LOW

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 May 2010 153,834 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 147,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 140,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 120,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 92,128 miles

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

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 SBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SBZ, 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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What year was AK03 SBZ registered?

AK03 SBZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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