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AF03 KYU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

247,048 mi
Last recorded247,048 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 247,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (both) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 242,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 238,565 miles

engine sump coroded

front number plate cracked

headlamps glasses fading

rear bumper coroded

Fail 15 Apr 2017 238,565 miles

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

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

engine sump coroded

front number plate cracked

headlamps glasses fading

rear bumper coroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 231,039 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 223,926 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 216,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 204,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 189,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 189,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 177,088 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 158,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 139,607 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 116,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 67,556 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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AF03 KYU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AF03 KYU, 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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AF03 KYU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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