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AK53 PGY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,462 mi
Last recorded76,462 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 76,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

battery held down with cable ties

handbrake slightly high but not out of adjustment

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,024 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pipes have a protective coating I.e grease/underseal, restricting inspection of brake pipes.

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

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2017 74,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear hand brake low

Fail 8 Sep 2017 74,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear hand brake low

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,441 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,410 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 13 Sep 2014 47,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,540 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,420 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,186 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 17,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PGY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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