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AK03 SSZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,176 mi
Last recorded143,176 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 SSZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 143,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 139,871 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 132,470 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 127,638 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 119,146 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 99,067 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,375 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 50,166 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 SSZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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