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YR03 XCV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,711 mi
Last recorded121,711 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 XCV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,711 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 121,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,871 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s l o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 113,569 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working N/s , o/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s l o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 106,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 88,562 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,310 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,980 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 76,740 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall cut

Fail 2 Mar 2011 76,740 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 76,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 74,946 miles

exhaust corroded

headlight on upper limits

steering rack gaitors twisted needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

temporary repair to o/s front bumper

unable to check rear floor due to wood cover fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2008 74,946 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

headlight on upper limits

steering rack gaitors twisted needs attention

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check rear floor due to wood cover fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,770 miles

Oil leak

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

deep cuts n/s rear tyre

o/s front bumper damaged

wipers worn

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XCV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

YR03 XCV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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