MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,813 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S,N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S,N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S,N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front wipers slightly smearing
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Large crack in windscreen outside swept area nearside top .
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre in poor condition.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
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AK03 YRT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 YRT, 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 YRT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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