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YK03 UNW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,649 mi
Last recorded81,649 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,649 miles

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,058 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

under-side of vehicle has been under-sealed

Fail 2 Jan 2018 80,057 miles

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

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

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,777 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Brake pipes have been greased

offside rear outer sill corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,777 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

offside rear outer sill corroded not in prescribed area at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 74,587 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 74,587 miles

Brake pipes have been greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 72,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 72,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

various brake pipes have been greased

Fail 30 Dec 2011 40,829 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,829 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 38,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,329 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,288 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 32,288 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 23,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,840 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 UNW 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 70%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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