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AK53 RNX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,465 mi
Last recorded120,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 RNX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 120,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 120,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 115,819 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 115,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 111,627 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 95,918 miles

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

battery insurcure

brake pedal rubber staring to wear smooth

gearbox oil leaks

oil leaks on engine

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,691 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 82,691 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,118 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 77,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 65,761 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 64,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Sep 2006 64,471 miles

slight engine oil leaks

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 RNX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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