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YK03 NYC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,173 mi
Last recorded95,173 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 NYC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 95,170 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,400 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 91,400 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 86,070 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,070 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 77,618 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on other brake pipes

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,448 miles

CAR TYRES FITTED

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,640 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 52,640 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 47,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,323 miles

exhaust heatsheild insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,723 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,723 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 31,081 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 31,081 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 21,394 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 NYC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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