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YP03 BVX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,937 mi
Last recorded149,937 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 BVX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 149,937 miles

all brake pipes corroded (rears borderline)

both outer sills corroded (borderline)

general corrosion underside of vehicle

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

oil leak?

play both front anti-roll bar linkages

steering rack damp of oil

Fail 18 Apr 2015 142,212 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all brake pipes corrode (borderline in places)

both outer body sills corroded

both rear leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated

n/s driveshaft oil seal weeping

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 142,212 miles

all brake pipes corrode (borderline in places)

both outer body sills corroded

both rear leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated

n/s driveshaft oil seal weeping

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2014 135,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear suspension leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated

front wipers poor

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,502 miles

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear suspension leaf spring rear bushes deteriorated

front wipers poor

n/s/f wheel slightly buckled inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 129,236 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 119,737 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 119,737 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front brake pads approx` 80% worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 100,171 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 84,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2008 58,281 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,548 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 47,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 39,691 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 39,691 miles

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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low

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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YP03 BVX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YP03 BVX, 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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YP03 BVX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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