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AK03 YXT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,346 mi
Last recorded106,346 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,346 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

bonnet catch faulty,difficult to open

exhaust mounts corroding

fluid on steering rack

front brake pads seem low

os mirror secured with tape

osr bumper end cap missing/front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2014 106,315 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

bonnet catch faulty,difficult to open

exhaust mounts corroding

fluid on steering rack

front brake pads seem low

os mirror secured with tape

osr bumper end cap missing/front bumper damaged

spare tyre defective,cord exsposed inner wall

Pass 1 May 2013 97,468 miles

Exhaust Mounts Corroded

Front Bumper Bar Damaged

O/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged

Oil Leaks

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Sign Of Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe

Spare Wheel Tyre Badly Perished

Steering Rack Damp

Fail 1 May 2013 97,468 miles

Exhaust Mounts Corroded

Front Bumper Bar Damaged

O/S/R Lamp Lens Damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil Leaks

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroding

Rear Brake Hose Collars Corroding

Sign Of Slight Corrosion O/S/F Steel Brake Pipe

Spare Wheel Tyre Badly Perished

Steering Rack Damp

Fail 5 Apr 2013 97,024 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn.

front brake discs worn & corroded.

front bumper damaged.

steering rack damp.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 86,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

airbag light on,airbag has been deployed/steering wheel in poor codition sharp edges covered with tape

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust mounts corroding

fluid on steering rack and feed pipes/knock in steering

front bumper damaged

nsf seat base mount damaged/loose

os wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,637 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag light on,airbag has been deployed/steering wheel in poor codition sharp edges covered with tape

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust heat sheild loose

exhaust mounts corroding

fluid on steering rack and feed pipes/knock in steering

front bumper damaged

nsf seat base mount damaged/loose

os wiper split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 81,047 miles

Oil leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level slightly low,front brake discs slightly worn/pitted,inner brake pads seem low

exhaust mounts corroding

front bumper/pannel damaged,rear bumper end caps missing

front number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

steering wheel damaged,sharp edges covered with tape,airbag light on,airbag activated

Fail 21 Feb 2011 81,047 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

brake fluid level slightly low,front brake discs slightly worn/pitted,inner brake pads seem low

exhaust mounts corroding

front bumper/pannel damaged,rear bumper end caps missing

front number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

steering wheel damaged,sharp edges covered with tape,airbag light on,airbag activated

Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,628 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

airbag light on,airbag deployed,steering wheel damaged

footbrake travel

front bumper damaged/grill missing

front number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

ns wiper blade split

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 22 Feb 2010 73,404 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

airbag light on,airbag deployed,steering wheel damaged

footbrake travel

front bumper damaged/grill missing

front number plate deteriorated,recommend replacement

ns wiper blade split

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front number plate deteriorated

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

front number plate deteriorated

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,116 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front and rear number plates deteriorated

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2007 57,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid level slightly low

front and rear number plates discoloured

nsf wiper blade split/recommend replacement

Pass 5 Jan 2007 57,208 miles

brake fluid level slightly low

front and rear number plates discoloured

nsf wiper blade split/recommend replacement

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 YXT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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