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AK03 YTM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,132 mi
Last recorded160,132 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 160,132 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 26 May 2016 160,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 1 Jun 2015 157,067 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 9 May 2014 152,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust shield loose

n/s/f tyre low and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre low and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

rear bumper corners missing

Fail 7 May 2014 152,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

exhaust shield loose

n/s/f tyre low and worn on edges

o/s/f tyre low and cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak

rear bumper corners missing

Pass 30 Mar 2013 149,027 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2013 149,015 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust heat shields loose

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2012 136,780 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 122,424 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 122,423 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 113,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear bumper end caps missing

tracking front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 18 Apr 2009 101,351 miles

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

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

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 101,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 81,978 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 81,978 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 62,613 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 43,778 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 YTM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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