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YK03 NUC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,617 mi
Last recorded160,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 160,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 157,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 154,209 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 154,205 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting N/S AND O/S UNDER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 149,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S AND O/S INNER SILLS GETTING WEAK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 147,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 133,342 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 133,341 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp not working N/S (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 133,088 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 113,790 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 113,790 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint N/S AND O/S FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,241 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,241 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S SILL (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc O/S INNER BOOT (2.5.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,870 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,870 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,025 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,025 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,667 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,868 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,868 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 56,716 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,124 miles

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

Oil leak

center brake light inop

Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,124 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

center brake light inop

Pass 3 Dec 2008 41,878 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,431 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 32,431 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 24,456 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 24,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,587 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 16,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 NUC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YK03 NUC, 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 NUC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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