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YS03 LSL

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,068 mi
Last recorded140,068 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 140,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Inner both sid sell corrodid

Rear axle corrodid

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

subfraim corrodid

Fail 13 Jan 2025 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 138,723 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 138,721 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 137,279 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 137,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,629 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 135,627 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 133,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears to & from valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2020 130,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 127,193 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 123,774 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal & greased to hide (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal & undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal & undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 115,949 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal & undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,024 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 112,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,181 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,346 miles

rear tyre treads worn on inside edges

Fail 15 Jun 2012 99,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Jun 2012 99,804 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2011 94,712 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 88,859 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 68,325 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 59,564 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 59,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

drivers door check strap loose

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 LSL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LSL, 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 LSL is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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