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YK03 UOW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,444 mi
Last recorded215,444 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 215,444 miles

Nearside Front edge wear

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded tow bar corroded not holed recommend not to use (6.6.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 215,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill near drivers seat mounting (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front edge wear

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded tow bar corroded not holed recommend not to use (6.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 212,427 miles

Central Rear Middle exhaust box, heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front Tyre near limit and light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view off side mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side sill has light corrosion at previous repair (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 212,417 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure bolt hanging out (6.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Middle exhaust box, heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front Tyre near limit and light cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view off side mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side sill has light corrosion at previous repair (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 208,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 204,868 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 194,968 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes covered in greaze

front discs rusty

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2010 177,223 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 154,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 128,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 128,368 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 103,148 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 88,208 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 UOW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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