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AK03 YHS

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,330 mi
Last recorded85,330 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 YHS
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 85,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,393 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,923 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 75,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,233 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 70,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 70,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 62,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 62,897 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

advise nsr osr tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,441 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)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,740 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 52,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s/r door will not open

o/r hand brake cable hanging bracket not attached to chassis but cable secure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 49,241 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 49,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

serious oil leak around oil filter

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,750 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 23,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 YHS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 YHS registered?

AK03 YHS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is AK03 YHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 YHS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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