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AK03 TMU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 96,103 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 96,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam electrical fault rectified (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 96,069 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill section - visible from underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner sill sections - visible from underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 89,068 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 89,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 85,321 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 85,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut re-torqued (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,840 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,260 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 66,179 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 61,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2019 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 58,755 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,505 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 55,505 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,025 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,366 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,031 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 16,351 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 TMU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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