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AK03 YVV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,601 mi
Last recorded172,601 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 172,601 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 166,939 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 166,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2019 162,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 156,578 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 156,578 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 139,041 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,455 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 136,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 134,895 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 134,895 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 125,950 miles

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 121,252 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,926 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 88,306 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 72,539 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 64,965 miles

Centre Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 64,965 miles

Centre Rear Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 55,434 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 55,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 41,851 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 41,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YVV 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 YVV, 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 YVV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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