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YP03 CBV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,004 mi
Last recorded205,004 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 205,004 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 190,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 185,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 180,417 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 156,674 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes covered with grease

front brake discs corroded

gearbox oil leaking, n/s inner joint not fully secured in gearbox

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 156,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake pipes covered with grease

front brake discs corroded

gearbox oil leaking, n/s inner joint not fully secured in gearbox

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

rear bumper not fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2010 15,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front brake disc corroded

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2009 143,543 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 134,439 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 127,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 100,307 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 100,307 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 CBV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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