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AK52 ZVE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

112,974 mi
Last recorded112,974 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 112,974 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

general under body corrosion of the vehicle has started

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,974 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

general under body corrosion of the vehicle has started

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 106,418 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 106,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 97,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 84,440 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coolant level on min mark

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

offside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear outer sill badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 84,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened attention soon (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

coolant level on min mark

front brake pads appear worn to limit (attention soon)

nearside rear outer sill corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

offside rear bumper end cap missing

offside rear outer sill badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,872 miles

advanced corrosion front and rear brake pipes

advanced corrosion front brake discs

advanced corrosion rear suspension spring hangers

general corossion front and rear suspension components

Fail 7 Aug 2014 81,872 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advanced corrosion front and rear brake pipes

advanced corrosion front brake discs

advanced corrosion rear suspension spring hangers

general corossion front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,866 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES, SUSPENSION AND FLOOR PAN

SLIGHT VIBRATION REAR BRAKES

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,866 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES, SUSPENSION AND FLOOR PAN

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT VIBRATION REAR BRAKES

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 67,895 miles

advanced corrosion all suspension springs and components

advanced corrosion front brake discs inner faces

Fail 24 May 2012 67,895 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advanced corrosion all suspension springs and components

advanced corrosion front brake discs inner faces

Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,102 miles

Oil leak

advanced corrosion radiator mounting

advanced corrosion rear springs

advanced surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 31 May 2011 67,102 miles

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

Oil leak

advanced corrosion radiator mounting

advanced corrosion rear springs

advanced surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Jun 2010 59,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2009 45,477 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,114 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2007 26,318 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 26,318 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 May 2006 19,660 miles

oil leak

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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AK52 ZVE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AK52 ZVE, 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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AK52 ZVE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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