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YS03 YJN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 YJN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 176,104 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 176,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 173,250 miles

Engine has slight oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 173,250 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 156,773 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 156,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 143,596 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 143,596 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 127,209 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 4 Sep 2010 108,149 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 108,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 105,182 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 105,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 93,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

high level brake light not working

n/s mirror bottom wide angle broken

Pass 13 Jun 2007 68,303 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 68,303 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s wide angle mirror broken n/s front inner cv boot split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,644 miles

both front tyre tread depths 2mm

both front tyres worn on inner edges

small split in brake pedal pad

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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue 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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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