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YX03 FYE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,818 mi
Last recorded144,818 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 FYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 144,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 141,511 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 141,511 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Nearside Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

Offside Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 135,843 miles

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Collant low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various area s of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 135,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Collant low

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various area s of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,419 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 130,419 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 122,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,859 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 114,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,804 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,660 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 94,660 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,246 miles

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

rear tyres detierated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,111 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 59,111 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,616 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,421 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 28,351 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 28,351 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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YX03 FYE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YX03 FYE, 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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YX03 FYE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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