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YS03 WEA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

201,357 mi
Last recorded201,357 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 201,357 miles

front nearside and offside anti roll bar bushes have play

rear nearside and offside anti roll bar d bushed have play

Pass 14 Apr 2022 194,167 miles

steering noisy whilst in car

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside front inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear leaf spring swinging shackles heavily corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 11 Apr 2022 194,163 miles

Brake performance not tested system leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside front inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber missing

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy whilst in car

Pass 8 Apr 2021 187,165 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts damp (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2mm also heavily worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy whilst in car

Fail 30 Mar 2021 187,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts damp (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2mm also heavily worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy whilst in car

Pass 12 Mar 2020 180,075 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear brake pipes corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil and coolant leak

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy whilst in car

Fail 7 Mar 2020 179,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens deteriorated

both rear brake pipes corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil and coolant leak

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy whilst in car

Pass 9 Mar 2019 173,147 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section which also has the hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both headlamp lens are deteriorated

both outer sills are corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills are corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

oil leak

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

steering noisy, when inside the car

Pass 12 Mar 2018 166,080 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated and blowing

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Fail 9 Mar 2018 166,036 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear inner sills corroded

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated and blowing

some brake pipes are greased, unable to check fully

Pass 16 Mar 2017 159,899 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 159,530 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 152,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,871 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 137,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,799 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting down on tread on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2014 130,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres getting down on tread on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2013 125,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 121,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pipe/s slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2011 113,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Aug 2011 113,982 miles

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front inner cv boot split

Pass 26 Aug 2010 100,378 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 100,377 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 82,433 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 28 Aug 2009 82,433 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 9 Jul 2008 69,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 58,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,162 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 WEA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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