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YK03 UBV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,676 mi
Last recorded190,676 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 190,676 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 186,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 181,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 177,276 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 175,655 miles

o/s/r light lens damaged

screen scratched

Fail 30 Jul 2015 175,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s/r light lens damaged

screen scratched

Pass 1 Aug 2014 172,289 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 172,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 162,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 153,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 144,450 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 134,604 miles

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

heat shield insecure

rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 29 May 2009 132,834 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumper cover missing

Fail 19 May 2009 132,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside rear bumper cover missing

Pass 2 May 2008 130,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 128,794 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,860 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 117,860 miles

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

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

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 UBV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 UBV, 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 UBV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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