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AK53 PFD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,788 mi
Last recorded146,788 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 146,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Jul 2021 133,509 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer jet not working

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,045 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 118,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 102,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 102,107 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

dampness around filler pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2017 93,158 miles

dampness around fuel filler pipes

dampness around power steering reservoir

engine mount rubber cracking

front indicators discolouring

front indicators discolouring

front number plate damaged

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor damaged

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor splitting

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,150 miles

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

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

dampness around fuel filler pipes

dampness around power steering reservoir

engine mount rubber cracking

front indicators discolouring

front indicators discolouring

front number plate damaged

nearside front lower ball joint gaitor damaged

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor splitting

offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,567 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible power steering leak

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

possible power steering leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 75,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside wiper in poor condition

rear heat shield dropped down

Fail 30 Sep 2014 75,940 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper in poor condition

rear heat shield dropped down

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,155 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 69,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,085 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,117 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 47,697 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,934 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,884 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 26,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,660 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 PFD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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