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YR03 OEB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2014 122,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

n/s rear bumper end cap missing / exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 114,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

advise nearside bumper end cap missing

Fail 5 Oct 2013 114,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

advise centre brake light inopperative

advise nearside bumper end cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,686 miles

n/s rear bumper end missing / rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,686 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear bumper end missing / rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,406 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,525 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 93,525 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 79,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 75,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,813 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 61,085 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 53,079 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 53,079 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 OEB 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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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