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AK03 YHP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,348 mi
Last recorded217,348 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 217,348 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 209,186 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters split on ends /not to excess /

engine oil leaks

front brake pipes rusting to flexi hoses

Pass 18 Apr 2015 204,560 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 199,720 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 199,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2013 194,892 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 194,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 187,322 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 187,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 176,342 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 163,736 miles

slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 3 Apr 2010 163,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 152,617 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 152,319 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 138,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 127,877 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 127,877 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 74,581 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 YHP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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