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AK52 ZYU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

156,329 mi
Last recorded156,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 156,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 151,269 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2020 145,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 140,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

headlamps clouded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 198,767 miles

Both headlamp images both

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear leaf spring brackets corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 197,945 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 197,945 miles

Braking system leaking OSR brake (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

OSF tyre cracking badly and close to legal limit

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 197,450 miles

General widespread surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 197,450 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

General widespread surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 196,702 miles

Both front discs corroded

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

Offside rear bumper capping missing

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 196,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front discs corroded

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

Offside rear bumper capping missing

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 191,541 miles

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

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

n/s wiper torn.

nail in n/s/r tyre. also close to limit.

Pass 22 Nov 2012 171,734 miles

battery insecure, mot failure item later 2012.

o/s/r footbrake effort low, also binding slightly.

v. heavy engine oil leak.

wiper park faulty

Fail 21 Nov 2012 171,734 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

battery insecure, mot failure item later 2012.

o/s/r footbrake effort low, also binding slightly.

v. heavy engine oil leak.

wiper park faulty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 151,060 miles

heavy oil leaks around engine.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 151,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

heavy oil leaks around engine.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 123,703 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 123,703 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs in poor condition.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

suggest vehicle has front steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 108,596 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust heat sheilds loose

Pass 9 Dec 2008 88,955 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 88,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,369 miles

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

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

strong advise movement in offside front inner constant velocity joint.

Fail 17 Dec 2007 67,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

strong advise movement in offside front inner constant velocity joint.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 49,292 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 49,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZYU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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