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YP03 BYM

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,701 mi
Last recorded148,701 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 148,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 142,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 142,664 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 116,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside inner c/v boot split

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Fail 16 Jan 2009 116,412 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

nearside inner c/v boot split

vehicle laden

Fail 11 Dec 2007 88,007 miles

N/S Inner CV Boot split

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power Steering fluid level below min

Pass 11 Dec 2007 88,007 miles

N/S Inner CV Boot split

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power Steering fluid level below min

Pass 4 Apr 2007 75,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 75,496 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 50,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear quarter bumper missing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,950 miles

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

nearside rear quarter bumper missing

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 BYM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BYM, 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 BYM is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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