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YK03 UXL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

217,808 mi
Last recorded217,808 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 UXL
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 217,808 miles

Oil leak

noise from n/s/front Suspension

Fail 12 Aug 2011 217,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

noise from n/s/front Suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2010 198,843 miles

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

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

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

damage to Windscreen

damage to front of van

noise from front Suspension when driving

Fail 13 Jul 2010 198,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to Windscreen

noise from front Suspension when driving

Pass 10 Jul 2009 170,761 miles

slight damage n/s/front wheel rim

some damage front bumper

Fail 9 Jul 2009 170,757 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage n/s/front wheel rim

some damage front bumper

Pass 26 Jun 2008 141,141 miles

n/s/rear wheel rim slight damage

slight damage front bumper

Fail 23 Jun 2008 141,134 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/rear wheel rim slight damage

slight damage front bumper

Fail 21 Mar 2007 110,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe shield damaged and fuel tank shield insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,007 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pipe shield damaged and fuel tank shield insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2006 69,118 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 UXL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 UXL, 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 UXL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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