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YT03 WMA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,370 mi
Last recorded188,370 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2024 188,370 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Sep 2023 188,355 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 182,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front registration plate damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2022 182,681 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s inner and n/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2021 175,881 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 173,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 173,755 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 159,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 159,927 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 148,418 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 148,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,542 miles

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s o/s rear bumper end caps missing

n/s o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 145,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed kerb damage (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

n/s o/s rear bumper end caps missing

n/s o/s rear metal brake pipes rusty

n/s rear tyre deteriorating and splitting in tread

o/s front tyre getting very low on edges

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 141,114 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 138,164 miles

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

offside front inner cv boot leaking

offside headlight poor image

zero drift error 0.12 mean value 1.55

Pass 18 Oct 2012 132,921 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 132,921 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre has been run flat and has damage to tyre sidewalls

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

o/s/r bumper end cap missing but no sharp edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,542 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 117,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 117,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 102,192 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 102,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,180 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,180 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 73,207 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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 WMA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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