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YP03 YNL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,161 mi
Last recorded196,161 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 196,161 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Door sill covered by underseal

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 196,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Door sill covered by underseal

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 177,512 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 164,775 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 164,775 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 154,027 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 154,025 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,266 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber gaiter deteriorating but legal at test

Offside Front tyre inner tread area worn low

high level stop light not working

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,117 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade excessively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate excessively low light output (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade excessively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber gaiter deteriorating but legal at test

Offside Front tyre inner tread area worn low

exhaust heatsheild mounts not connected heat sheild loose/rattling

high level stop light not working

n/s front vin number in screen can not be seen but other vin numbers match

n/s o/s rear fuel tank straps rusting/corroding not excessive

n/s o/s rear suspension spring hanger mount rusting/corroding not excessive

Pass 26 Sep 2014 132,074 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 119,186 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 119,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,534 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,114 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 91,829 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,567 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,082 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 YNL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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