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AK03 SGY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,670 mi
Last recorded233,670 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 233,670 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 228,229 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 228,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 213,990 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 198,525 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 184,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 174,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 159,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 159,291 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 142,016 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 110,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside blind spot mirror missing

Fail 16 Apr 2009 110,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside blind spot mirror missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 95,241 miles

BONNET HINDGE STICKS INTERMITANTLY

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN APPROX 70%

KNOCKING FROM O/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT

Pass 23 Mar 2007 77,873 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 77,873 miles

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

advise brake pedal rubber wearing

advise offside door mirror lower glass broken

advise slight knocking in steering rack

Pass 10 Mar 2006 54,319 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 54,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 SGY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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