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YP03 BWG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

166,314 mi
Last recorded166,314 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 BWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 166,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front wipers, automatic park not functioning

Fail 22 Jul 2021 166,314 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective no noticeable brake-servo assistance detected (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & outer sill panels corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front wipers, automatic park not functioning

Pass 20 Aug 2020 165,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 163,252 miles

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2019 163,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill /seat anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 161,968 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

High level brake light inopp

Rear Both rear outer seals corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 161,968 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

High level brake light inopp

Rear Both rear outer seals corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 161,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Large hole of corrosion to n/s outer sill just outside 30 cm of front passenger seat mount.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 151,713 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 151,680 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 145,404 miles

sills have thick underseal

Pass 14 Jan 2015 137,180 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 137,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 134,588 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 13,588 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 117,065 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 117,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 111,336 miles

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

o/s/f top door mirror crack.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 111,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f top door mirror crack.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 102,799 miles

Rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 102,755 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,755 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear bumper end caps missing n/s and o/s .ear bumper badly damaged. spare tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 94,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 94,419 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 84,690 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner cv joint leaking oil

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,027 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 BWG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BWG, 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 BWG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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