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YP03 WHD

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,551 mi
Last recorded161,551 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 161,551 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror cover damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both leaf springs rusty

brake pipes greased

coolant level low

Pass 10 Nov 2018 152,922 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill very thin - Requires Attention. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill very thin - Requires Attention. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Radiator lower mounting corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 147,603 miles

Front lower radiator mount is corroded and broken

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 147,603 miles

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

Front lower radiator mount is corroded and broken

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2016 144,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 139,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 132,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,166 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 119,785 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 119,780 miles

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

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

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

exhaust sheild insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2011 110,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

slight corrision on front coil springs

smoke emission levels high

Pass 24 Apr 2010 100,895 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

brake pedal feels soft

front brake pads worn

Pass 25 Apr 2009 93,919 miles

brake fluid level low

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

smoke levels high

Pass 7 Apr 2008 89,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 76,504 miles

center stop light inop

front tyres scrubbing inside edges

Pass 29 Apr 2006 52,502 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 WHD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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