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AK53 YSJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,652 mi
Last recorded135,652 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 135,652 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear bumper corner missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2017 135,652 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear bumper corner missing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,819 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 116,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 109,412 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres cut & cracked.

exhaust corroded.

steering rack damp.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 104,969 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cut & cracked.

exhaust corroded.

steering rack damp.

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,791 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slight white light

Pass 21 Sep 2010 74,338 miles

off side rear indicator bulb slight white light

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,338 miles

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

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

off side rear indicator bulb slight white light

Pass 8 Oct 2009 69,389 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,946 miles

slight knock in stearing rack

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,329 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,427 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 35,427 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight knock from stearing rack arm

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 YSJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YSJ, 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 YSJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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