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AK53 OZO

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

146,989 mi
Last recorded146,989 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 140,678 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,284 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

coolant header tank empty

Pass 2 Feb 2019 136,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded not a precribed area

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 136,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded not a precribed area

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 132,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter slight leakage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded (non supporting panal)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge and outer sidewall very perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 132,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter slight leakage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear outer sill holed and corroded (non supporting panal)

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge and outer sidewall very perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 125,237 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 125,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BALD ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 120,851 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front BALD ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear SLIGHT BIND

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 115,205 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 106,703 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 106,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,905 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear bumper end missing

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,905 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear bumper end missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,149 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 58,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 46,218 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,467 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking up

drivers vision partly obstructed by books on dash

front wiper blades smeary

high level brake light not functioning presume disconnected

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall not exposing cord

nearside rear tyre inner facing sidewall badly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2007 28,461 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 17,801 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 17,801 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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