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AK03 YOP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,671 mi
Last recorded160,671 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 160,671 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside. Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 152,908 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 136,237 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 122,070 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 102,751 miles

Front and rear brake pipes coverd in mud

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 94,424 miles

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

both rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2012 90,136 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,773 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance 23%

Fail 24 Mar 2011 84,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake imbalance 23%

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 66,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,535 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 37,308 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,308 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 YOP 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 86.7%.

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 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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

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

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