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YR03 FDV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,330 mi
Last recorded172,330 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 FDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 172,330 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 172,235 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 166,201 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 166,074 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 122,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 108,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 96,298 miles

cut in nearside front sidewall

nearside inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,622 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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YR03 FDV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR03 FDV registered?

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

Is YR03 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR03 FDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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