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YK03 SYJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,480 mi
Last recorded182,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 182,480 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2019 181,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to corrode /// off side front to rearbrake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front off side front tyres wearing low

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

load sensing valve stiff

Pass 13 Jul 2018 177,230 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Corrosion on front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 168,648 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heatshield slightly damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2017 168,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 V (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heatshield slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2016 157,404 miles

nearside rear alloy slightly buckled

Fail 15 Jul 2016 157,400 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear alloy slightly buckled

Pass 11 Jul 2015 147,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 141,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 141,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 131,813 miles

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

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 5 Mar 2014 131,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heat shield under tank insecure

oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Fail 5 Mar 2013 108,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiring to egr valve broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 108,314 miles

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

battery insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

wiring to egr valve broken

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,276 miles

n/s/f wheel trim wrong size

Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,276 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel trim wrong size

Fail 14 Nov 2009 49,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 49,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,373 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,214 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 21,617 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 21,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,004 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 SYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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