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YP03 NEJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,644 mi
Last recorded100,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 100,644 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective where centre section joins front pipe has only one fixing nut and bolt as one is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes near and above fuel tank are rusty and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area in different places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 100,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay number 1 injector area leaking and also rubber fuel hose from filter to pump where it goes over cambelt cover could also be leaking there (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective where centre section joins front pipe has only one fixing nut and bolt as one is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes near and above fuel tank are rusty and covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area in different places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,105 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2018 93,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery light on

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2016 90,656 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn

Radiator support bracket corrode but wax oyled

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2016 90,656 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake pads 60% worn

Radiator support bracket corrode but wax oyled

Various stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,185 miles

fuel flap lock broken.

o/s/r bumper end cap missing.

spare wheel missing.

underbody and suspension components dry/light corrosion.

various slight engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel flap lock broken.

o/s radiator mounting damaged. Radiator insecure.

o/s/r bumper end cap missing.

spare wheel missing.

underbody and suspension components dry/light corrosion.

various slight engine oil leaks.

various stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 21 May 2014 79,329 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 79,329 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2012 62,511 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 62,254 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 7 May 2011 53,734 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 47,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,482 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 32,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 32,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,971 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 NEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 NEJ, 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 NEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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