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BD03 YCC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,291 mi
Last recorded155,291 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 YCC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 155,291 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 155,286 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front-middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,944 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 142,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 135,449 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 135,445 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 129,348 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 129,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,917 miles

Central exhaust slightly corroded

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s to front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.B.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

centre rear chassis slightly corroded

o/s and n/s outer sill areas slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing slightly on inner edges 195-65-15

o/s/r and n/s/r leaf springs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,294 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (2.4.A.3)

both rear leaf springs corroded

brake pad rubber slightly worn

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly on inner edge also slightly deteriorated 195-65-15

radiator panel damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2016 118,502 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front from valve (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s at anti roll bar area (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on inner tread 195-65-15

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2016 118,502 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front from valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s at anti roll bar area (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear leaf springs slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre heat shield insecure

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on inner tread 195-65-15

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,222 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 110,221 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,423 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear heat shiled loose

Pass 15 Apr 2013 91,266 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing badly on inside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 82,249 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trailer socket not operating as intended

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,467 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 59,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,573 miles

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 15 Apr 2009 34,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2008 13,192 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 13,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,391 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,730 miles

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

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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BD03 YCC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 BD03 YCC, 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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BD03 YCC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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