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AK03 YLL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,634 mi
Last recorded108,634 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 108,634 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 108,407 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,330 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 104,324 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,287 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 90,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jul 2011 90,599 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2010 84,495 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 84,495 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 74,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,494 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,725 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,725 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 44,319 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YLL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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