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YR03 SVJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,471 mi
Last recorded189,471 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 189,471 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 189,471 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 173,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 154,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen has damage but not affecting the view of the driver

Fail 23 Dec 2015 154,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen has damage but not affecting the view of the driver

Pass 29 Dec 2014 136,643 miles

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

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

SRS warning lamp does not illuminate

Fail 24 Dec 2014 136,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

SRS warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 30 Dec 2013 124,063 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,898 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 114,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,076 miles

advise remaining brake pipes

Fail 7 Feb 2012 107,076 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise remaining brake pipes

Pass 2 Jun 2011 105,515 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 105,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 103,321 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 100,232 miles

front brake discs are corroded

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2008 95,444 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyrea low tread on inside edges

Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,444 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyrea low tread on inside edges

Pass 31 May 2007 87,191 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,191 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 59,659 miles

spare wheel insecure

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 SVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

YR03 SVJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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