MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Body component insecure radiator support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Radiator securing cross member badly corroded and radiator being held in place with ties strongly advise to have a permanent repair.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Radiator securing cross member badly corroded and radiator being held in place with ties strongly advise to have a permanent repair.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Corrosion within 30cm of leaf spring mounting point. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Radiator securing cross member badly corroded and radiator being held in place with ties strongly advise to have permanent repair.
Offside Front Wiper rubber split but still clearing screen.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
n/s headlamp aim not cheaked
offside rear chassis bent
radiator support lower panel corroded broken
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear chassis bent
radiator support lower panel corroded broken
radiator support panel corroded
wiring to egr valve broken
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
radiator support panel corroded
wiring to egr valve broken
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
radiator support panel corroeded
spare tyre missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
radiator support panel corroeded
spare tyre missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front radiator mount corroded
fuel tank mount corroded
slight play nearsidefront wheel
gear box mount worn
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
gear box mount worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YP03 VBF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 April 2003.
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