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AK53 PVF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

101,954 mi
Last recorded101,954 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 PVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 101,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 94,750 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 94,736 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 88,267 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 88,627 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 85,894 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f d/shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r bumper end-cap insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2012 85,894 miles

o/s/f d/shaft inner gaiter deteriorated

o/s/r bumper end-cap insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,829 miles

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

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

offside front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2011 79,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

offside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,162 miles

gearbox steady bar worn

Fail 17 Nov 2010 74,162 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

gearbox steady bar worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,797 miles

Battery insecure

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Dec 2009 67,797 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2008 60,634 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,695 miles

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

slight noise from rear brakes when brakes applied not excessive,efficency etc ok

Fail 21 Mar 2007 123,257 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 123,257 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts to sidewall not deep enough to expose ply or cords

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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 PVF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PVF, 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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What year was AK53 PVF registered?

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

Is AK53 PVF safe to buy?

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