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AK03 YWH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 100,995 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 100,995 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear os and ns (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,302 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boyh front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 100,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material boyh front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,221 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 100,037 miles

brake pipes greased

emissions just met

light corrossion to full under side

Pass 11 Jul 2018 99,709 miles

emissions standard just met

Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill soft

Nearside rack gaitor twisted

emissions standard just met

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,087 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 98,382 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 98,365 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 97,710 miles

brake pipes greased

n/s steering rack gaitor badly twisted

Fail 25 Jun 2015 97,699 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes greased

n/s steering rack gaitor badly twisted

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,081 miles

Oil leak

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,373 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 95,685 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel lines/brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,860 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 93,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 86,896 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 86,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,204 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 31,692 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 YWH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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