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AK53 PXE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,822 mi
Last recorded152,822 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 152,822 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 152,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, to comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 143,365 miles

nsf wheel rim bent

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 143,365 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect os (1.8.A.1b)

nsf wheel rim bent

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 137,005 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 137,004 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

most rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 123,361 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight leak from ns inner cv boot

Fail 16 Oct 2013 123,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight leak from ns inner cv boot

Pass 20 Oct 2012 111,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 111,417 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat bsheilds insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,153 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 102,153 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 90,010 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside mirror slight damage

Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,788 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside inner c.v.boot split

nearside obligotary mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,010 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,114 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,888 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 PXE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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