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YS03 DXJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,294 mi
Last recorded199,294 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 DXJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 199,294 miles

center brake pipe slightly corroded

clutch pedal pad worn smooth

nsf headlight slightly insecure

nsr tyre worn close to limits

Fail 5 Oct 2016 198,997 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

center brake pipe slightly corroded

clutch pedal pad worn smooth

nsf headlight slightly insecure

nsr tyre worn close to limits

Pass 8 Oct 2015 181,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 180,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bad engine oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 163,042 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both tank straps corroded

lower radiator support bracket damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2013 144,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both tank straps corroded

lower radiator support bracket damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Fail 1 Oct 2012 125,755 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

nearside rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 119,078 miles

THE BOTH WIPER BLADES HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS HAVE STARTED TO DETERIORATE.

THE OFFSIDE REAR NUMBER PLATE LIGHT IS DIM.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 110,632 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 110,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 94,826 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 81,277 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 70,163 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,925 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,925 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2006 57,627 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 DXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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