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YJ03 UDU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,093 mi
Last recorded162,093 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 162,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 162,056 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 152,044 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 151,318 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 151,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f brake pipe some corrosion

some corrosion to n/s o/s outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2012 146,338 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 146,338 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 139,217 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 139,217 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r sill damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 124,323 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 124,322 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 113,758 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 99,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 81,437 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 62,141 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 UDU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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