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AM03 AKF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

55,582 mi
Last recorded55,582 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 AKF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 55,582 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 55,582 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine and steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides --only center stop was working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 52,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge scuffing (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides --at hose junction (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective ns blade judders on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,451 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 45,451 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 42,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged also wearing thin on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 38,515 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 37,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 36,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 34,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,783 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 29,297 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,266 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 22,481 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 22,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 19,873 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,450 miles

o/s h/lamp aim reset for test (was low and too far right)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 17,614 miles

both front discs rusted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 14,772 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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AM03 AKF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AM03 AKF, 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 AM03 AKF registered?

AM03 AKF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is AM03 AKF safe to buy?

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