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YK03 EJW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 EJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,145 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 123,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,453 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

radiator support rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2015 115,755 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 115,754 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 107,339 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 99,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear hub pinching !

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,335 miles

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

Offside rear hub pinching !

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 89,500 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,500 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)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread

Fail 21 Jul 2009 147,737 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

n/s/r light cluster lens damaged slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2009 147,737 miles

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

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)

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

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

n/s/r light cluster lens damaged slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 135,543 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 117,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 99,084 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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YK03 EJW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YK03 EJW, 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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YK03 EJW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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