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YP03 BWD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,474 mi
Last recorded215,474 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 BWD
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 215,474 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 209,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 209,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 207,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 16 May 2019 207,168 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear and to tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills rusty

exhaust box outer skin rusty poor

Pass 8 May 2018

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

rear silencer rusty but no loss of exhaust gas

Fail 3 May 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3 areas down outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps rusty

rear silencer rusty but no loss of exhaust gas

Pass 5 Apr 2017 194,579 miles

Nearside and o/s front outer sills starting to corrode

Offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Apr 2016 183,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 174,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 165,031 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 156,330 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 146,243 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 134,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 134,370 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 122,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 122,454 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,161 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 114,161 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 93,299 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 93,299 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 63,041 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2006 50,341 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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YP03 BWD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YP03 BWD, 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 BWD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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