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AK03 YTY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,973 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 150,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 May 2016 143,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 136,306 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)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 132,999 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres tread very low on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2014 132,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front tyres tread very low on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 130,658 miles

o/s rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Fail 8 Jul 2013 130,658 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 128,544 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 125,621 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 125,620 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,604 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 114,958 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs wor front pads low need replacing

front n/plate tarnished

rear n/s/r tyre starting to get low tread on edges

Pass 26 May 2009 114,958 miles

front brake discs wor front pads low need replacing

front n/plate tarnished

rear n/s/r tyre starting to get low tread on edges

Pass 27 May 2008 106,366 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate seperating and broken

offside door stay

Fail 23 May 2008 106,249 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads low

front number plate seperating and broken

offside door stay

Pass 2 Jun 2007 98,286 miles

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisey

advise o/s/f drive shaft noisey

advise o/s/f tyre on limit

advise rear gearbox mounting worn

advise rear leaf springs rusty

advise signs of water leak around engine

Fail 2 Jun 2007 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise handbrake does not lock up

advise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low

advise n/s/f wheel bearing slighty noisey

advise o/s/f drive shaft noisey

advise o/s/f tyre on limit

advise rear gearbox mounting worn

advise rear leaf springs rusty

advise signs of water leak around engine

Fail 7 Jun 2006 85,422 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,422 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 YTY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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