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YR03 XBS

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

167,822 mi
Last recorded167,822 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 167,822 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front wheel corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the flexi going in to the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disks corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 167,822 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front wheel corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on the flexi going in to the caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

front disks corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 162,984 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil holed in various places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 158,578 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n,s,window missing

Fail 16 Sep 2014 158,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n,s,window missing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 154,533 miles

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

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

no coolant in expansion bottle

play in stearing rack

Fail 29 Aug 2013 154,525 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

no coolant in expansion bottle

play in stearing rack

Pass 30 Aug 2012 150,902 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 150,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 146,985 miles

front brake disk corroded

front radiator support broken radiator being supported with wire

n,s,f c,v boot has signs if grease no visiable split noticed

Fail 1 Sep 2011 146,985 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front brake disk corroded

front radiator support broken radiator being supported with wire

n,s,f c,v boot has signs if grease no visiable split noticed

Pass 31 Aug 2010 143,833 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

play in steering rack

radiator support rusted, rad insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2009 131,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 131,539 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Aug 2008 113,622 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 95,047 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 95,001 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 75,456 miles

spare wheel loose on chain

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 XBS is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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