MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
brake pedal rubber worn
play in steering rack
radiator support rusted, rad insecure
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)
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)
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)
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)
spare wheel loose on chain
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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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