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AK53 YVJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

192,641 mi
Last recorded192,641 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 192,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 192,641 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 184,815 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 184,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 174,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has oil leak

heat sheilds on under body are damaged

Fail 2 May 2014 174,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has oil leak

heat sheilds on under body are damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2012 161,274 miles

Exhaust heat shield broken

n/s front tyre worn on the edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 153,256 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 135,606 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 116,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 91,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 72,389 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 38,267 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 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YVJ, 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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What year was AK53 YVJ registered?

AK53 YVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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