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YR03 FDJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,905 mi
Last recorded107,905 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,905 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes are heavily coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,184 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,439 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 96,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 91,013 miles

Both front tyres Scrubbing on Edges

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 87,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,408 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 82,784 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,669 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,386 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,338 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 43,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 33,904 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 33,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FDJ 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 80%.

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 YR03 FDJ, 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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What year was YR03 FDJ registered?

YR03 FDJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is YR03 FDJ safe to buy?

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