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AK53 PTX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

225,129 mi
Last recorded225,129 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 225,129 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 225,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 212,418 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 204,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 200,212 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 200,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 184,364 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 169,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 159,715 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 123,238 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 79,688 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 PTX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 PTX registered?

AK53 PTX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AK53 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 PTX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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