MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 rear bumper end rubber covert missing but no sign of sharp edges
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 d- buches (2.4.G.2)
variable surface corrosion on the n/s outer sill
2 rear bumper end rubber covert missing but no sign of sharp edges
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2 d- buches (2.4.G.2)
variable surface corrosion on the n/s outer sill
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has a cut
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear tyre has a cut
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.
BOTH Rear Tyres perishing.
Evidence of Coolant leak around Radiator Hoses.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both rear tyres cracking in treads
Metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside front tyre cracking and sidewalls scuffed
the o/s/r indicator is showing white light
n/s/f tyre has a cut sidewall, the n/s/r is deteriorated
one of the n/s wing mirrors is broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres are perished
the main brake pipes are a bit rusty where the clipes are
the nearside wing mirrow glars is cracked
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AK53 VWL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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