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YT03 YML

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,285 mi
Last recorded184,285 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 184,285 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both inner and outer sills have been repaired and under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2018 181,531 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

both rear leaf spring bush's deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2018 181,413 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both middle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

both rear leaf spring bush's deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 178,048 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inside

Fail 10 Jul 2017 178,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength both outer sills (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre bald inside

Pass 27 Jun 2016 174,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 174,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill to floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured n/s/r inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 170,472 miles

n/s blind spot mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2014 166,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 166,302 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 162,579 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 156,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 15,017 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 145,345 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 130,101 miles

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

rear door latch sticking occasionally

temporary repair to nearside door mirror

Pass 2 Apr 2008 114,498 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 11,496 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,530 miles

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

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

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 YML is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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