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YT03 WCE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,423 mi
Last recorded169,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 169,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 169,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 150,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 150,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 136,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 136,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 121,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 121,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 108,389 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 108,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,007 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 88,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,629 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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