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YS03 YGA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,061 mi
Last recorded155,061 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 155,061 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 138,508 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,630 miles

dark stain showing n/s/r shocker

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r bumper corner missing

n/s/r outer wheel rim showing damage

o/s door mirror cracked

oil misting around power steering resevoir

steering rack boots twisted

Fail 9 Jul 2012 131,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dark stain showing n/s/r shocker

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r bumper corner missing

n/s/r outer wheel rim showing damage

o/s door mirror cracked

oil misting around power steering resevoir

steering rack boots twisted

Fail 19 Apr 2012 131,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both steering rack boots twisted

dark stain on n/s/r shocker

engine oil leak

movement in steering column anble check dashboard and dash under trays in the way

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r bumper corner missing

n/s/r outer wheel rim showing damage

oil misting around power steering resevoir

Pass 13 Jul 2011 124,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 80,132 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 79,554 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 42,059 miles

front tyre needed soon

Pass 8 Jun 2007 35,570 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 30,101 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 YGA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 YGA, 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 YGA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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