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YT03 WLH

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,441 mi
Last recorded158,441 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 158,441 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 158,441 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2017 153,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 147,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 147,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 139,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 130,379 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 130,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 119,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 104,604 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 104,604 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 95,631 miles
Fail 26 May 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 83,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 83,451 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 70,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 64,188 miles

bumper insecure

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 WLH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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