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YR03 XAU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,494 mi
Last recorded144,494 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 144,494 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 144,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

*Exhaust emissions not tested, oil overfilled*

unable to access fuel cap

Pass 10 Jan 2015 137,418 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 137,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 134,258 miles

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

rear tyre's perished

Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,155 miles

color of rear indicators faded

coming up for new brake pedle rubber pad

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 121,873 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 117,304 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 117,304 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 107,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 91,715 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,190 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 XAU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAU, 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 XAU registered?

YR03 XAU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is YR03 XAU safe to buy?

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