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YK03 SXH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,690 mi
Last recorded143,690 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 SXH
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 143,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 140,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both underfloor front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated. lamp beam images are only just visible

both rear leaf springs are deteriorated. they have both lost they're bow shape and are now permanently straight, helper leafs are negative bowed

engine oil drip forming at sump drain plug. plug might not be secured or sealed properly

substantial surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2017 140,416 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of outer sill holed (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven because of runout (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both underfloor front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated. lamp beam images are only just visible

both rear leaf springs are deteriorated. they have both lost they're bow shape and are now permanently straight, helper leafs are negative bowed

coolant low near to minimum

engine oil drip forming at sump drain plug. plug might not be secured or sealed properly

long travel on parking brake lever

substantial surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2016 137,010 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 137,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc very badly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,605 miles

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

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

both rear tyres perished and worn more on inner edge

coolant radiator support beam is heavily corroded and detached at one side

engine oil sump pan corroded and porous

wipers slightly streaky

Fail 5 Oct 2015 133,601 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed twice (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed 3 times (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

both rear tyres perished and worn more on inner edge

coolant radiator support beam is heavily corroded and detached at one side

engine oil sump pan corroded and porous

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,750 miles

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

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

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

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

service brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

some wiring uneder bonnet disconected but secured ok

Fail 24 Sep 2014 130,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

osside front tyre side walls oerished and cracked

service brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

some wiring uneder bonnet disconected but secured ok

Pass 23 Sep 2013 126,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil leak possible sump pan

wiring to EGR valve diconnected but secured and insulated

Fail 23 Sep 2013 126,582 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

oil leak possible sump pan

wiring to EGR valve diconnected but secured and insulated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,199 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pedal anti slip rubber slight worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 115,990 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 115,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,133 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap not checked (no key to open flap)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 109,133 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fuel cap not checked (no key to open flap)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 102,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 92,910 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 83,003 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 77,958 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 60,085 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 SXH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SXH, 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 SXH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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