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YR03 FCN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,499 mi
Last recorded114,499 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FCN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 114,499 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes require attention (greasing) (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o.s.rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s.front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 114,499 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn o.s.front inner (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n.s.front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes require attention (greasing) (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o.s.rear (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o.s.front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 113,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 110,144 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 110,140 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 100,930 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 95,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,101 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,077 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,077 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 65,419 miles

offside front side light dim

Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,419 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside number plate light dim

offside front side light dim

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,806 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,806 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YR03 FCN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR03 FCN, 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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YR03 FCN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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