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AK03 YYS

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

318,839 mi
Last recorded318,839 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 318,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 318,825 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 316,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 316,696 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 314,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 114,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 114,051 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 300,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 291,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

chip to screen

light corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Jun 2016 282,521 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 272,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 264,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 250,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 235,094 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 199,010 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 164,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 138,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 116,628 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,895 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 62,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,972 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 YYS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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