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YK03 UEJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,379 mi
Last recorded113,379 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 113,379 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

wax oil to chassis

Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,878 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 10 Apr 2017 108,878 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,685 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2016 104,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,117 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

hand brake lever high but still has reserve travel

offside rear corner bumper missing but has no sharp edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

signs of slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 29 Jan 2014 93,266 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,500 miles

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

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

exh corroded

front discs worn

off side bumper end missing rear

Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,469 miles

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)

exh corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 72,625 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,236 miles

brake pedal rubber getting worn

Fail 19 Feb 2009 63,236 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber getting worn

Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 48,795 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 48,795 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 UEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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