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AK03 YHZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,477 mi
Last recorded165,477 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 165,477 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 165,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 156,397 miles

HORN FIXING LOOSE

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

REAR NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Pass 13 May 2015 139,226 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing smooth clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

oil and coolant leaks evident from engine coolant level low

poss fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

Fail 11 May 2015 139,226 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front door check strap to body bolts loose

brake pedal anti slip pad wearing smooth clutch pedal anti slip pad worn smooth

oil and coolant leaks evident from engine coolant level low

poss fluid leak from clutch master cylinder

Pass 14 May 2014 117,824 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 117,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 90,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wear low.

spare tyre on legal limit.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 90,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre wear low.

spare tyre on legal limit.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 76,001 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 76,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NOTE-ADVISE SERIOUS OIL LEAK ON OFFSIDE FRONT OF ENGINE

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 44,864 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 37,200 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 25,310 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 YHZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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