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YP03 BWE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,215 mi
Last recorded216,215 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 BWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 216,215 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 216,215 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 203,099 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 203,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 188,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 177,426 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 177,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 159,566 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 138,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 138,915 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,988 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 119,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 102,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 102,048 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 89,801 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 89,765 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 79,401 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 79,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 79,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 59,688 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,688 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

load space full

offside washer partly blocked

some oil under

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 BWE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BWE, 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 YP03 BWE registered?

YP03 BWE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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