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AK03 SOC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,732 mi
Last recorded173,732 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 173,732 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 160,518 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 1 Mar 2013 157,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,586 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 96,774 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

chips zone's A and B and outside swept area

dash display poor

lower engine support bar bushes worn

nearside headlight pattern

nearside rear tyre getting low and 2 nails init

reccomend replacing front and rear registration plates

slight play in nearside bottom balljoint

slight play rear anti roll bar links

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,774 miles

Oil leak

chips zone's A and B and outside swept area

dash display poor

lower engine support bar bushes worn

nearside headlight pattern

nearside rear tyre getting low and 2 nails init

reccomend replacing front and rear registration plates

slight play in nearside bottom balljoint

slight play rear anti roll bar links

wipers smeary

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear 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)

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

both number plates

brake fluid level low and front brake pads wearing thin

mileage display not very clear

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear foot and handbrake readings slightly low

rear shackle bushes

slight damping around steering rack

slight runout rear brakes

spare tyre damaged

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,745 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both number plates

brake fluid level low and front brake pads wearing thin

mileage display not very clear

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

nearside rear foot and handbrake readings slightly low

rear shackle bushes

slight damping around steering rack

slight runout rear brakes

spare tyre damaged

windscreen marked

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,124 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 17 Oct 2006 37,094 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 SOC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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