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YR03 FFX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,397 mi
Last recorded144,397 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 144,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 140,611 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 140,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 135,455 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 122,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 120,830 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 120,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 115,381 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 115,381 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 111,655 miles

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 19 Jul 2008 100,143 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 29 Mar 2007 83,071 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,071 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,589 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 FFX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FFX, 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 FFX registered?

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

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