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YK03 SWF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 142,322 miles

High level brake light disabled , advised by presenter

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Blind spot mirror cracked , but not affecting rear view

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

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has multiple cuts , none of which expose cords or ply's

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Serious leak from engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 142,321 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Blind spot mirror cracked , but not affecting rear view

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

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has multiple cuts , none of which expose cords or ply's

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak Serious leak from engine ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 132,393 miles

Brake pipes underneath poor condition

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 132,391 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (above fuel pipe) (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pipes underneath poor condition

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2015 123,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2014 117,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake pipes at rear poor condition

slight play steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2014 117,157 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

brake pipes at rear poor condition

slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,198 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 110,197 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

screw in nearside rear tyre wall

slight play steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,818 miles

slight damage nearside front wheel

slight scratch on screen

Fail 10 Mar 2011 94,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage nearside front wheel

slight scratch on screen

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,290 miles

n/s/r bumper quarter missing

o/s/f tyre screw in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2009 80,966 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2009 80,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,369 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,433 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 SWF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SWF, 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 SWF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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