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AX52 KCK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,251 mi
Last recorded168,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KCK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2022 168,251 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both o/s and n/s outa (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 155,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear leaf spring has incorrect rubber fitted

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

radiator insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2021 155,726 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. seat not moving back and forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear leaf spring has incorrect rubber fitted

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

radiator insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2020 144,885 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ends of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 144,881 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 133,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

engine coolant level low

Fail 4 Jan 2019 133,800 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

engine coolant level low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 122,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

radiator mount bent

Fail 5 Jan 2018 122,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sil (2.4.A.3)

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

radiator mount bent

Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

radiator support bracket bent and no longer supporting the radiator

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,725 miles

slight corrosion nearside outer sill

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,047 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 111,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s frontr brake pipes corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2014 111,936 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s frontr brake pipes corroded

o/s rear tyre has cuts in tread

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded in places

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 31 Dec 2012 103,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers in poor condition but still clearing the screen

o/s rear tyre has cut but not down to cords

rear brakes slightly uneven

n/s front tyre tread is lifting but cannot see cords

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,207 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside front brake pipe corroded just acceptable

steering rack has knocking noise on rocking test

Fail 22 Dec 2011 96,207 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts in tread

offside front brake pipe corroded just acceptable

steering rack has knocking noise on rocking test

Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate cracked but readable

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,032 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 48,179 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,247 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak

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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AX52 KCK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX52 KCK, 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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AX52 KCK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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