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YS03 UNK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 116,838 miles

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

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

corrosion underneath

front brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,628 miles

outer sills slightly coroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,750 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 106,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 110,498 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 110,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 96,489 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 96,489 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 90,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,104 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 79,941 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 79,941 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 74,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 74,430 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 60,716 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 60,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 48,365 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 48,365 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UNK 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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

YS03 UNK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 UNK shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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