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YU52 AKY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,843 mi
Last recorded186,843 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 AKY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 186,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 184,007 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 178,595 miles

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

inner and outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 176,759 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 171,497 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 169,996 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 168,996 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking rear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 164,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 158,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 153,169 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 148,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 144,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 136,397 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 129,530 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 123,517 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 118,762 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 118,762 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 113,810 miles

advise damage to nsr body

advise bonnet lock stiff

advise nsf tyre worn on inside edge

advise nsr bumper end cap missing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 113,810 miles

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

advise bonnet lock stiff

advise damage to nsr body

advise nsf tyre worn on inside edge

advise nsr bumper end cap missing

Fail 13 Mar 2008 106,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,419 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,494 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 99,494 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 91,202 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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YU52 AKY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YU52 AKY, 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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YU52 AKY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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