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YR03 RYN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

179,825 mi
Last recorded179,825 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 RYN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 179,825 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 179,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 174,628 miles

Centre exhaust box strating to deteriorate

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 174,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Centre exhaust box strating to deteriorate

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 168,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 154,423 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2013 145,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 123,400 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 105,028 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 100,225 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s rear bumper cap missing

Fail 22 Jul 2010 100,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s rear bumper cap missing

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,539 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 6 Mar 2010 99,529 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 14 Mar 2009 88,133 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 8 Mar 2008 72,233 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 53,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,225 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 RYN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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