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YT03 FVY

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,393 mi
Last recorded134,393 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,393 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 134,391 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 126,895 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 126,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 124,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bumper corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 122,639 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

radiater susport corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,911 miles

Corrosion on front to back brake pipes.

Corrosion on prescribed areas and underbody.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr inner outer sills //and nsf / osf (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2016 117,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. Several places (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front to back brake pipes.

Corrosion on prescribed areas and underbody.

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2015 112,812 miles

Corrosion on front to back brake pipes.

Fuel tank strap snapped . Second strap severe corrosion. Tank still secure at test.

Osr brake bind

Slight blow from back box.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 108,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 103,575 miles

1. rack gaitor perished 2. corrosion to exuast 3slight play in rack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,123 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,977 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Mar 2009 79,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,851 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,336 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,615 miles

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

spare tread depth close to legal limit

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 FVY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FVY, 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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YT03 FVY is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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