MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion welded in various places and heavily undersealed
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers deteriated
rear axle incorrectly fitted causing antiroll bar to not function correctly
underside of vehicle in general is coroded
wipers deteriated
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers deteriated
rear axle incorrectly fitted causing antiroll bar to not function correctly
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil level on minimum
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
sills floor and chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax oil to protect ADVISE ONLY
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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YS03 CWE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 CWE, 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 CWE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 August 2003.
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