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AK03 TDU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,925 mi
Last recorded134,925 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 134,925 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Apr 2017 134,925 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2016 122,949 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 1 Feb 2016 122,949 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2014 120,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 114,960 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)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2013 114,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

offside rear tyre perishing

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,029 miles

Oil leak

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2012 108,029 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in offside droplink

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,586 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 99,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2008 92,253 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 92,092 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 75,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,768 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 TDU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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