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YJ03 UDK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,077 mi
Last recorded94,077 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 UDK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,292 miles

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

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 83,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 82,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 81,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,270 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 80,260 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 78,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 77,334 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2013 77,334 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 76,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 76,002 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy rust on both main through & rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,388 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

condition of nearside drive shaft inner boot

rust on mainthrough brake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,541 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rust on mainthrough and rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,495 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 18,458 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 1,421 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 UDK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ03 UDK, 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 UDK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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