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AK03 YOG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,550 mi
Last recorded165,550 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2018 165,550 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear swinging shackles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

fuel straps slightly corroded but still securing the fuel tank

Fail 3 May 2018 165,456 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front to rear (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill in areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring mounting brackets (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2017 164,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very poor (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 164,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very poor (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 6 May 2016 162,041 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

insecure Fuel system > Tank strap corrosion

Fail 5 May 2016 162,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

insecure Fuel system > Tank strap corrosion

Pass 8 May 2015 160,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 155,626 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 150,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 146,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 142,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 136,679 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2009 129,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2009 129,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 119,972 miles

advise both rear bumper end caps missing

advise stone chip on screen outside swept barea

Fail 5 Mar 2007 92,419 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 92,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,350 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 YOG 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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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