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AK03 YOV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,264 mi
Last recorded166,264 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 166,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front all (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 166,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 156,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 156,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 143,058 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 100,137 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2011 100,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,633 miles

both steering rack gaiters damp

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

play detected at the steering wheel (rack fitted).

slight play in both steering rack-ends

windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,697 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 82,694 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

offside front tyre inner edge worn (nearing limit).

Fail 14 Aug 2008 74,084 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s rear tyre cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,084 miles

n/s front tyre on limit

n/s rear tyre cracking

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2007 61,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Aug 2007 61,830 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2006 49,030 miles

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

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 YOV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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