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AK03 SLU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,744 mi
Last recorded79,744 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 79,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,147 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 66,562 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear leaf springs corroded

damage to nearside outer sill

tape on nearside mirror

Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear leaf springs corroded

damage to nearside outer sill

tape on nearside mirror

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage to nearside outer sill

foot brake has slight travel

surface corrosion on brakes and suspension components

tape on nearside mirror

Fail 16 Oct 2020 66,299 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

damage to nearside outer sill

foot brake has slight travel

surface corrosion on brakes and suspension components

tape on nearside mirror

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,814 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear gear box mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 65,510 miles

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

oil filter on the engine is weaping oil

Pass 21 Apr 2017 65,236 miles

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

front number plate is deterioated

Fail 21 Apr 2017 65,236 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate is deterioated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,924 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 64,924 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,741 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,644 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front Tyre inner wall deteriorating

offside front Tyre inner wall perished

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,873 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,873 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,498 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,958 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 38,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,886 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 23,331 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,742 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,395 miles

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

oil leak

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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 SLU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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