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YJ03 UDP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,600 mi
Last recorded138,600 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 138,600 miles

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

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2018 135,793 miles

slight corrosion to body and underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,763 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 127,108 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,358 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 118,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 118,734 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 109,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,142 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 106,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,088 miles

Both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,497 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 88,497 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,917 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,501 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 UDP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UDP, 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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What year was YJ03 UDP registered?

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

Is YJ03 UDP safe to buy?

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