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AK53 HHC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,000 mi
Last recorded94,000 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HHC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,848 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 76,848 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,979 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

coolant level low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 63,187 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 59,313 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 54,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 54,382 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 47,930 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,951 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,141 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,874 miles

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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AK53 HHC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AK53 HHC, 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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What year was AK53 HHC registered?

AK53 HHC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AK53 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 HHC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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