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AK53 OZF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,703 mi
Last recorded160,703 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 160,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 158,941 miles

Front discs corroded and rustie

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Outer sills corroded and weak

Rear anti roll bar badly corroded

headlamps dull

o/s + n/s front coil springs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 155,070 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 155,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2014 148,060 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 138,939 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 133,204 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 7 Oct 2010 122,282 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 114,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 114,246 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 101,144 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 101,144 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 83,025 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Sep 2007 83,025 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,625 miles

Front Brake Pads Appear Low

Front Tyres Wearing On The Inside Edges

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 OZF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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