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AK03 TEV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,942 mi
Last recorded157,942 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 157,942 miles

Fuel pipe leaking front to rear at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 150,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low and wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 146,206 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 141,169 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 135,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 122,287 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

all round body damage

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of non visible brake pipes unknown

Fail 27 May 2017 91,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working all nearside offside and centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

condition of non visible brake pipes unknown

Pass 12 Apr 2016 80,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 79,792 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing smooth

corosion to rear suspension leaf springs

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

Fail 11 Feb 2016 79,792 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing smooth

corosion to rear suspension leaf springs

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

some corosion to exhaust system

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,061 miles

o/s washer jet partialy blocked

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight binding to rear wheels when rotated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust systerm very corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,324 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,380 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,264 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,569 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,219 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 19,978 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 TEV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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