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AK53 RNU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,465 mi
Last recorded167,465 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 167,465 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 158,090 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 140,460 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear reg light dim

Fail 28 Sep 2011 140,460 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg light dim

Pass 29 Sep 2010 124,500 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 124,500 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 10,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 75,758 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 61,623 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 RNU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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