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YT03 FOC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,835 mi
Last recorded133,835 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 FOC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,835 miles

Nearside Rear Upper inner wheel arch manufacture mats fitted

Nearside Rear Upper shackles by leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Upper inner wheel arch manufacture mats fitted

Offside Rear Upper shackles on leaf spring corroded

Offside middle lower sill slightly damaged

o/s/front & o/s/rear steel wheels corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2017 133,820 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill & holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle sill & holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper inner wheel arch manufacture mats fitted

Nearside Rear Upper shackles by leaf spring corroded

Offside Rear Upper inner wheel arch manufacture mats fitted

Offside Rear Upper shackles on leaf spring corroded

Offside middle lower sill slightly damaged

o/s/front & o/s/rear steel wheels corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2016 131,791 miles

o/s/rear lower outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,794 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 120,446 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 113,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 113,242 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,472 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 86,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,078 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,945 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 50,308 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 50,308 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)

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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YT03 FOC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YT03 FOC, 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 YT03 FOC registered?

YT03 FOC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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