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AK03 YYW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,165 mi
Last recorded136,165 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,165 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 136,165 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 129,688 miles

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

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

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

wipers split

Fail 25 Mar 2017 129,688 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

wipers split

Pass 14 Mar 2016 124,727 miles

Offside Rear slight corrosion to inner sill

Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,218 miles

rear suspension on travel stops

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,363 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,710 miles

cuts in rear tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,521 miles

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

both no plates starting to separate

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front no plate getting faded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,195 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cut

Fail 29 Mar 2007 75,884 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 75,884 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,487 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 62,487 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre close to 1,6mm

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 YYW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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