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AK03 YDC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,808 mi
Last recorded223,808 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 223,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 223,735 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 203,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 200,436 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 198,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 192,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 192,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 185,608 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 178,873 miles

wet conditions

Fail 10 Feb 2014 178,873 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

wet conditions

Pass 15 Apr 2013 178,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal ruber split

engine sounds noisey

number plates apear to be slightly incorectly spaced

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 178,691 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal ruber split

engine sounds noisey

number plates apear to be slightly incorectly spaced

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 165,170 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber split

nearside front tyre bold on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2012 165,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber split

nearside front tyre bold on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2011 156,222 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 147,253 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 1 Apr 2010 147,253 miles

n/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2009 135,782 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 135,782 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,256 miles

High level brake light disconnected

Pass 25 Apr 2007 106,973 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,923 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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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