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YP03 BZV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 127,678 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 127,637 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEAR FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 118,103 miles

Body Covered in waxoil

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 116,227 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 107,639 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,759 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 90,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear rear chassi (2.4.A.3)

radiator insecure engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2016 87,187 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 May 2016 87,187 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 May 2015 80,921 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 80,921 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2014 75,581 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 75,581 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 67,240 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 67,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 61,009 miles

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

head light internal adjuster not working

Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

head light internal adjuster not working

Fail 23 May 2011 54,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet hard to open

dash hesdlight hight adjuster not working

Pass 23 May 2011 54,706 miles

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

bonnet hard to open

dash hesdlight hight adjuster not working

Pass 8 May 2010 46,935 miles

both sills in poor condition

Fail 8 May 2010 46,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both sills in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2009 43,048 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 43,048 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 33,598 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 33,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NS/Front inner drive shaft boot leaking

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

Partial blockage of washer jets

Pass 18 May 2006 14,670 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 14,680 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BZV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BZV, 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 BZV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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