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YT03 OCU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,171 mi
Last recorded83,171 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 OCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 83,171 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 83,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel tank strapsseriously deteriorated

low brake readings on both rear wheels

Pass 15 May 2017 81,276 miles

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

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,124 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 79,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 73,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,499 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 66,552 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 61,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,377 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,542 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,542 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 51,912 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,912 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,172 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 44,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 35,394 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 35,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,142 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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YT03 OCU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT03 OCU, 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 OCU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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