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AO03 YGY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YGY
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 105,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2020 101,276 miles

Front Brakes rusty

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 100,674 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 98,964 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,407 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 97,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 83,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,910 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 61,910 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,963 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 44,464 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 35,932 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,567 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,180 miles

emissions result just within MAX limit,2.98k recorded,MAX=3.00K.

Fail 5 Jul 2007 21,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

emissions result just within MAX limit,2.98k recorded,MAX=3.00K.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,038 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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AO03 YGY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO03 YGY, 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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AO03 YGY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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