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AK53 KJZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,200 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 85,367 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 85,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,098 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 75,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 58,499 miles

tin box under drivers seat could get wedged under pedal after hard braking

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,423 miles

split in brake pedal rubber

metal box under drivers seat could get wedged under pedals under hard braking

Fail 15 Nov 2012 49,423 miles

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

split in brake pedal rubber

metal box under drivers seat could get wedged under pedals under hard braking

Fail 17 Nov 2011 40,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,340 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,406 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,075 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,872 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 20,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 KJZ registered?

AK53 KJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AK53 KJZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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