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YR03 WVW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

141,993 mi
Last recorded141,993 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 141,993 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no RPM/smoke detected for diesel smoke test

Pass 21 Jul 2024 138,529 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,478 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 130,690 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 124,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,538 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 118,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,986 miles

Nearside wiper split

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,986 miles

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,007 miles

o/s and n/s inner c/v boots perished

Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,680 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,178 miles

o/s/f sill damaged

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 101,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,029 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 98,029 miles

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

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

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

o/s driveshaft support bearing noisy

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,578 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 94,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,397 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,143 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 71,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WVW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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