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YR03 RYZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,346 mi
Last recorded148,346 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 RYZ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 148,346 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front d bushes have slight play

Small oil leak

Spair tyres flat

Windscreen has a small crack not in swept area

Pass 17 Dec 2014 138,103 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 138,103 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 116,909 miles

upper stop lamp not wired/working?

Fail 7 Dec 2013 116,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

upper stop lamp not wired/working?

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,956 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,971 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 105,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 105,560 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,590 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,385 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 86,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 86,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,510 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 61,497 miles

o/s/f tyre 3 mm

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 RYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This 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 RYZ, 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 RYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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