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YS03 CVG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,965 mi
Last recorded177,965 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 CVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 177,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 175,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 171,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,859 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 153,347 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 153,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,653 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2014 150,652 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 147,329 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 147,327 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 141,759 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 141,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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 16 Aug 2011 136,650 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)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 136,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 18 Aug 2010 129,872 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 129,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 114,828 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 99,663 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 83,513 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 62,135 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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YS03 CVG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YS03 CVG, 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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YS03 CVG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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