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AD03 YAK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,761 mi
Last recorded194,761 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 YAK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 194,761 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber

heavy corrosion under van

lines in windscreen

Fail 26 Sep 2017 194,759 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured passenger foot well has a hole (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong rotation (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted both (1.1.C.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber

heavy corrosion under van

lines in windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2016

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2016 180,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 175,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr silencer corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2015 175,999 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nsr silencer corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 168,718 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 168,727 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2012 155,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 155,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 152,259 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 152,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 144,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 134,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 120,895 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 120,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 104,082 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 104,073 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 103,719 miles

Oil leak

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2006 85,035 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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AD03 YAK 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 60%.

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 AD03 YAK, 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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AD03 YAK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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