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YX03 PKA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,554 mi
Last recorded98,554 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 PKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,554 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 98,476 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,375 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 80,355 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,731 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 71,730 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 60,159 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 60,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened both (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)

Rear both tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2015 54,163 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 54,163 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,039 miles

underside of vehicle and all brake pipes corroded but not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,850 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion but not excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,186 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,800 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 35,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 34,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 21,142 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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YX03 PKA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YX03 PKA, 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 PKA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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