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YV03 FKB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,700 mi
Last recorded131,700 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 FKB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 131,700 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 131,700 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 130,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 127,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 126,271 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 126,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 124,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop link dust cover split

Offside Front cv boot worn

Pass 19 May 2017 123,010 miles

Adjust offside handbrake mechanism.

Pass 23 May 2016 122,042 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Brake Lines are starting to corrode, all are greased.

Front Strut Towers are corroding.

Front Wipers are worn.

Rear Anti Roll Bar is corroded.

Rear Inner Sills are starting to corrode.

Reversing Lamps are inoperative.

Steering Wheel Covering is wearing.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 35F 40R Spare 40.

Fail 23 May 2016 122,042 miles

Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Brake Lines are starting to corrode, all are greased.

Front Strut Towers are corroding.

Front Wipers are worn.

Rear Anti Roll Bar is corroded.

Rear Inner Sills are starting to corrode.

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

Reversing Lamps are inoperative.

Steering Wheel Covering is wearing.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT. 35F 40R Spare 40.

Pass 19 May 2015 120,803 miles

Creaking/Groaning from O/S/F Corner, all bushings and spring are good.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

N/S Wiper Blade is worn.

Rear Leaf Springs are corroded.

Rear Roll Bar is heavily corroded.

Pass 20 May 2014 119,350 miles

All Brake Hose Ferrules are corroding.

Both Front Brake Lines are corroding where they meet the hoses, painting/greasing recommended or they will soon require replacement.

Corrosion on Outer Sills.

Front Brake Discs are corroded and starting to wear.

Minor Engine Oil Leak.

Minor Gearbox Oil Leak.

N/S/F Suspension Turret is corroding.

O/S Headlamp Lense is slightly opaque.

O/S Washer would benefit from adjustment, and Wipers are starting to wear.

O/S/R Brake Line, at load valve and hose, (ends) is corroded, borderline to failure.

Rear Brakes fluctuating on the pedal.

Sump is corroded.

Pass 20 May 2013 117,501 miles

Engine Oil Leak.

Front Brake Discs are corroding.

Front Brake Lines are corroding, borderline to failure.

Front Cross Member / Non-Structural Radiator Support is heavily corroded.

Sills are starting to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2012 115,624 miles

Brake Hose Ferroles are corroding.

Engine Oil Leak.

N/S/F Lower Ball Joint Dust Cover has a pinhole.

Rear Anti-Roll Bar is corroded.

Fail 25 May 2011 113,706 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on various brake pipes, esp o/s/f

engine sump corroding

general corrosion on suspension

light corrosion on front brake discs,[inner faces]

n/s steering rack damp

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

Pass 25 May 2011 113,706 miles

corrosion started on brake hose ferroules

corrosion started on various brake pipes, esp o/s/f

engine sump corroding

general corrosion on suspension

light corrosion on front brake discs,[inner faces]

n/s steering rack damp

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

Pass 21 May 2010 111,534 miles

corrosion started on brake pipes , esp o/s/f

front brake pads low , recc renew

general light corrosion started on underbody

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

very slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 May 2010 111,534 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion started on brake pipes , esp o/s/f

front brake pads low , recc renew

general light corrosion started on underbody

n/s/r shocker slightly damp

very slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,722 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 109,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 99,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 99,215 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,072 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 86,072 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 66,395 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 66,395 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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YV03 FKB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YV03 FKB, 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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YV03 FKB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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