MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Corrosion to rear brake pipes.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tail light broken.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion to rear brake pipes.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear tail light broken.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f body outter sill damaged
oil leaks
various body areas coroded
various suspension and braking components including brake pipes coroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage both rear bumper end caps missing (6.1.C.1)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/f body outter sill damaged
oil leaks
various body areas coroded
various suspension and braking components including brake pipes coroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Gearbox mounting defective
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions too clean to register
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
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)
o/s/r outer quarter bumper missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
o/s/r outer quarter bumper missing
slight scratch on offside screen
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight scratch on offside screen
both rear tyres close to limit
nearside front outter cv gaiter has slight leak of grease
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside front tyre has damage to outer wall
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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YP03 VCA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VCA, 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 VCA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2003.
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