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YK03 VDH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

154,487 mi
Last recorded154,487 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 154,487 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 151,777 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 151,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 130,683 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Mar 2009 130,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jun 2008 115,628 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 115,628 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 89,714 miles

brakes pedal height effort

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2007 89,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

brakes pedal height effort

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jul 2006 73,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 73,849 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front 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 VDH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 VDH, 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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What year was YK03 VDH registered?

YK03 VDH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YK03 VDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 VDH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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