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AK03 ZHG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

281,234 mi
Last recorded281,234 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 ZHG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 281,234 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 281,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 276,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 275,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 264,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 255,538 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 246,314 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 246,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 239,745 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 239,745 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 233,165 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 227,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2013 222,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 124,753 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 121,949 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 121,949 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 109,614 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 77,137 miles

o/s/f headlight adjuster not working (in cab)

o/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,270 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,941 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 48,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 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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