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YP03 CEA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 138,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 133,441 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriated

Fail 29 Mar 2019 133,441 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded and greased/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated inc clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills and rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 127,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded and greased/undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated inc clamps (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills and rear valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded & undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust & exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded & undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust & exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 115,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,121 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop light not working.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 110,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level stop light not working.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,786 miles

Front tyres slightly scring inner and outer edges.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slight cracking, not exposing cords.

Rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Wipers slightly deterioraed.

Fail 30 Apr 2014 103,786 miles

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

Front tyres slightly scring inner and outer edges.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slight cracking, not exposing cords.

Rear outer sills slightly corroded.

Wipers slightly deterioraed.

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,847 miles

Front tyres slightly scrubbing edges.

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,847 miles

Front tyres slightly scrubbing edges.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,057 miles

Brake and clutch pedel anti-slip rubbers slightly worn.

Nearside rear bumper corner piece missing.

Offside rear tyre outer side wall slightly cracking.

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 85,802 miles

o/s/r rear tyre craking on sidewall

Battery insecure

Fail 16 May 2011 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s/r rear tyre craking on sidewall

Battery insecure

Pass 18 May 2010 80,853 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 80,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 78,915 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 78,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 72,755 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 72,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 64,576 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 64,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 40,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,678 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 CEA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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