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YP03 YHE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

198,368 mi
Last recorded198,368 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 198,368 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 198,350 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Rear braking efficiency low

Pass 3 Nov 2020 195,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake peddle anti slip device worn

cooling rad in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2020 195,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Cooling system radiator fin deteriorated and begining to leak

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 192,501 miles

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

Nearside outer sill shows damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal anti slip device shows wear

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 192,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside outer sill shows damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

brake pedal anti slip device shows wear

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 189,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s misted (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal anti slip device worn

Fail 20 Oct 2018 189,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal pipes show corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s misted (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake pedal anti slip device worn

Pass 25 Oct 2017 186,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s; becoming excessive (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre shows outer sidewall damage

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 186,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure shows damage (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s; becoming excessive (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre shows outer sidewall damage

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 180,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose loosely mounted

Nearside Front tyre shows an outer side wall repair [NOT RECOMENDED]

Nearside Front tyre shows outer side wall damage

all road wheels show curb damage

brake pedal anti slip device shows wear

various rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2016 180,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front flexible brake hose loosely mounted

Nearside Front tyre shows an outer side wall repair [NOT RECOMENDED]

Nearside Front tyre shows outer side wall damage

all road wheels show curb damage

brake pedal anti slip device shows wear

various rear metal brake pipes show slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2016 179,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly damaged various (4.2.A.1a)

battery is insecure.

front to rear metal brake pipes x2 show extensive corrosion/pitting.

near side rear metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side rear service brakes show fluctuation.

off side front headlamp unit/glass damaged.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished/cracked.

off side rear outer sill corroded/holed.

rear service brakes show imbalance of 10%.

service brake pedal anti-slip rubber shows wear.

service brake pedal shows travel.

various power assisted steering components show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 170,266 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 147,763 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 147,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,076 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 138,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 136,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 136,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jan 2011 133,830 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 127,773 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 127,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 109,590 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 106,699 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 92,301 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,992 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 YHE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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