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YP03 BYC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,656 mi
Last recorded114,656 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner wall tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner inner wall of tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2018 114,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner wall tyre starting to crack

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner inner wall of tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,795 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 111,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 109,274 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 109,274 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 101,920 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 101,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 98,886 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 94,506 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 91,549 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 91,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 89,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 89,680 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 83,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 79,780 miles

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

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)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,541 miles

front number plate cracked

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 BYC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

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

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The MOT history for YP03 BYC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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