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AK03 YXM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

231,665 mi
Last recorded231,665 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 231,665 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper end cap

Rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 17 Feb 2023 231,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper end cap missing

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 16 Feb 2022 218,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 218,465 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 210,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 205,421 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 205,337 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 197,820 miles

Brake pedal pad worn on edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 190,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 175,480 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 162,023 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 162,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 132,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 132,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 117,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 117,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 102,320 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 70,262 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,815 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

repaired screen chips zone a

Pass 14 Mar 2006 15,910 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 YXM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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