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AK53 PCF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,138 mi
Last recorded58,138 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 58,138 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,906 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,965 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 54,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2019 51,391 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 51,391 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 46,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,193 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,660 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f door damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,766 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 35,766 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,125 miles

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre is worn on inner sholder

Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,125 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

both rear wheels do not speen freely

nearside rear tyre in unevenly worn

offside front tyre is worn on inner sholder

Fail 3 Jan 2013 26,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight film of oil on steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2013 26,126 miles

slight film of oil on steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2012 21,650 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 21,650 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,706 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,268 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 11,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,356 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 9,237 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 9,237 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 7,251 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 PCF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PCF, 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 PCF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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