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AK03 YSS

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,228 mi
Last recorded151,228 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 151,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 149,185 miles

Offside Front suspension drop link rubber is split

rear bumper is corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 145,789 miles

Centre exhaust mounting detached.

Exhaust centre box heavily corroded & cracked but not yet blowing.

Front cross member/ radiator support panel corroded

Gearbox noisy

Gearbox oil leak from n\s driveshaft seal.

Small chip in front windscreen n\s.

Vehicle requires tracking & tyres inflating correctly

brake pipe feeding o\s\f corroded.

o\s\f tyre tread low

Fail 1 Sep 2018 145,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 12" leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 12" leaf spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust mounting detached.

Exhaust centre box heavily corroded & cracked but not yet blowing.

Front cross member/ radiator support panel corroded

Gearbox noisy

Gearbox oil leak from n\s driveshaft seal.

Small chip in front windscreen n\s.

Vehicle requires tracking & tyres inflating correctly

brake pipe feeding o\s\f corroded.

o\s\f tyre tread low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 142,421 miles

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 142,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 138,736 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 138,736 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 134,538 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 134,538 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 130,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2014 130,391 miles

drivers side front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,475 miles

drivers side front tyre worn near legal limit

front wiper blaids starting to split at ends

Pass 29 Aug 2012 122,062 miles

near side wiper starting to split

slight play in lower steering colume joint

Fail 28 Aug 2012 122,062 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

near side wiper starting to split

slight play in lower steering colume joint

Pass 30 Aug 2011 118,187 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

NEAR SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

Pass 13 Sep 2010 114,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,805 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,101 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 YSS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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