MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres worn very low on inner edges
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete clutch pedal pad also holed (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres worn very low on inner edges
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear inner sidewall cracked and inner edge worn low
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear inner sidewall cracked and inner edge worn low
brake pedal pad worn on the edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear inner sidewall cracked and inner edge worn low
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear inner sidewall cracked and inner edge worn low
brake pedal pad worn on the edge
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal pad worn on edge
Both front discs coroded on inner faces
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside headlamp slightly insecure
Oil leak
Slight damage to nearside tyre outer sidewall
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber deteriorating
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front 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 Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AK53 PVV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 PVV, 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 PVV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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