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AK03 YMZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,178 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,802 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM RACK

Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,066 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 96,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,241 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 95,241 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,993 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 81,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,858 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 65,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,291 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 45,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,638 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 YMZ 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 72.2%.

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 YMZ, 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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What year was AK03 YMZ registered?

AK03 YMZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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