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YU03 XGW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 XGW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,804 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 81,129 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres slightly distorted

both sides outer sills showing signs of corrosion

front brake pads appear worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Jul 2015 81,129 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Centre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

all brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

both rear tyres slightly distorted

both sides outer sills showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2014 73,781 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,781 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,558 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate deteriorating

slight signs of corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,558 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

slight signs of corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2012 63,271 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner brake pipes corroding slightly

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating

small cut in tread on n/s front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,595 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 57,595 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,638 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 45,993 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 40,210 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 32,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,251 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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YU03 XGW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YU03 XGW, 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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What year was YU03 XGW registered?

YU03 XGW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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