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YR03 XDP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,402 mi
Last recorded135,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,402 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 129,319 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 129,318 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 123,572 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 123,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,248 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front springs coroded

front tyres starting to split inside

rear exhaust poor

Fail 11 Feb 2014 119,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

front springs coroded

front tyres starting to split inside

rear exhaust poor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,293 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 113,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,218 miles

brake pipes from compensator to rear flexis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes front sections in poor condition

offside rear foot brake slow to operate

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

rear brakes 50% imbalanced

Fail 25 Jan 2012 106,214 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes from compensator to rear flexis corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes front sections in poor condition

offside rear foot brake slow to operate

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

rear brakes 50% imbalanced

Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,721 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,664 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 92,664 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 87,646 miles

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Apr 2008 74,640 miles

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

advise on corrosion on brake pipes that join the compensator.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 40,319 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 40,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside 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 XDP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XDP, 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 XDP registered?

YR03 XDP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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