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AK53 RLY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,131 mi
Last recorded110,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RLY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,131 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,237 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 108,901 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,558 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 103,612 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 103,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,785 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 102,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 100,799 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 99,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 99,299 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 96,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 88,657 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 67,665 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 RLY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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