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YS03 DCF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022
Fail 2 May 2022 175,396 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 167,158 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 167,117 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 166,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 156,961 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 156,935 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 123,348 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 113,720 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 DCF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YS03 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS03 DCF registered?

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

Is YS03 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS03 DCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS03 DCF have outstanding finance?

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