MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
281,234 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front inner, both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust tailpipe missing
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front, both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front inner, both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust tailpipe missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shield loose
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes around vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
central gearbox mount worn
front radiator support bracket corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
radiator support bracket corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
inner sill panels have slight corrosion
radiator support bracket broken
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
chips in windscreen
radiator support bracket corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe leaking near fuel tank (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
chips in windscreen
radiator support bracket corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
chips in windscreen
radiator support cross member corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
chips in windscreen
radiator support cross member corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
wipers starting to split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f headlight adjuster not working (in cab)
o/s/f tyre getting low.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
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AK03 ZHG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 ZHG, 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 ZHG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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