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AK53 OZM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,486 mi
Last recorded178,486 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 OZM
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 178,486 miles

Offside Rear bump quarter missing

Fail 3 Jun 2016 178,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear bump quarter missing

Pass 6 Jun 2015 168,869 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes corroded

centre stop lamp missing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 160,174 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 148,096 miles

nearside front outer sill rusting

offside front outer sill rusting

Fail 3 Jun 2013 148,039 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

nearside front outer sill rusting

offside front outer sill rusting

Pass 31 May 2012 136,846 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 136,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front drop link worn

Pass 25 May 2011 124,543 miles

near side inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 112,940 miles

rear number plate dewteriorating

Fail 20 Apr 2009 101,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

footbrake travel close to limit

handbrake travel close to limit

nearside seat belt webbing showing signs of hardening

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2009 101,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

footbrake travel close to limit

handbrake travel close to limit

nearside seat belt webbing showing signs of hardening

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 63,689 miles

brake pedal rubber showing slight signs of wear

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 OZM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZM, 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 OZM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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