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YJ03 MJZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,379 mi
Last recorded148,379 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 MJZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 148,379 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

noise evident from front suspension

offside door mirror damaged

slight imbalance evident on front brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2013 148,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside rear tyres low tread

noise evident from front suspension

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,422 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

radiator lower mounting panel damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2011 129,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

radiator lower mounting panel damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2010 127,834 miles

N/s inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 127,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/s inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,964 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 83,278 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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YJ03 MJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJ03 MJZ, 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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YJ03 MJZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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