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AK03 YDU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,215 mi
Last recorded194,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 194,215 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back-box corroded

genral underbody corrosion / undersealed

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Oct 2020 192,042 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 192,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 186,682 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 186,677 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 179,115 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 170,578 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 170,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,734 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 161,734 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 149,082 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 149,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 133,404 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 126,426 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 3 Apr 2012 118,368 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 111,506 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,183 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 97,183 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 85,147 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 85,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 74,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 62,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,611 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,042 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine

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 YDU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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