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AX03 AKZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,814 mi
Last recorded97,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 AKZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,814 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 89,273 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 89,273 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,119 miles

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

rear footbrake just met requirements

windscreen cracked zone b not in view

Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,119 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

rear footbrake just met requirements

windscreen cracked zone b not in view

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low, nails in tread and worn heavy on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,547 miles

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

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low, nails in tread and worn heavy on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

centre stop lamp not working

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 71,067 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 71,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,065 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,868 miles

nearside end of PAS rack is wet with oil

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,204 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,536 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 33,536 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 25,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 20,390 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 14,884 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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AX03 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AX03 AKZ, 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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AX03 AKZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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