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AK03 YRU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,608 mi
Last recorded172,608 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 172,608 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

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

Offside Rear bumper corner is missing and tape is on

Offside Rear no plate light is dim

Oil leak under the engine area ()

Fail 15 May 2018 172,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front both front tyres wearing edges

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

Offside Rear bumper corner is missing and tape is on

Offside Rear no plate light is dim

Oil leak under the engine area ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 370,455 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 170,440 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 168,909 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 168,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 156,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 143,494 miles

front roll bar D bushes some play

Pass 17 Jun 2013 141,323 miles

n/s front tyre on legal limit

n/s rear tyre close to limit

play in n/s front roll bar D bush

Pass 8 Jun 2012 135,837 miles

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

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

radiator not fully supported

tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2011 128,498 miles

signs of diesel around engine

Pass 19 Apr 2010 116,081 miles

distortion to o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 95,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,537 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,705 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 YRU 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 81.3%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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