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AK53 VWL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,271 mi
Last recorded152,271 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 152,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 152,271 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 139,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 136,200 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 136,199 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 130,671 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,194 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,430 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front tyre cracking and sidewalls scuffed

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,198 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 87,329 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,774 miles

the o/s/r indicator is showing white light

Pass 22 Apr 2008 75,137 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut sidewall, the n/s/r is deteriorated

one of the n/s wing mirrors is broken

Pass 14 Sep 2007 70,077 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,960 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 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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