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YS03 CZV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,321 mi
Last recorded173,321 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 CZV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 173,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 173,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 162,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 162,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 150,657 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 150,655 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,950 miles

both front tyres wearing

Fail 21 Jun 2012 137,949 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing

Pass 7 Jun 2011 131,841 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

offside front to back brake pipe corroding

Pass 18 May 2010 124,833 miles

both front tyres wearing

oil leak from engine bay

slight play in offside front balljoint

Pass 18 May 2009 117,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 106,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 85,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 62,593 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 CZV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CZV, 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 YS03 CZV registered?

YS03 CZV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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