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YX03 ZGB

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

244,419 mi
Last recorded244,419 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 ZGB
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 244,419 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valance/x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2021 243,658 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge and worn very close to limit

sills/inner sills chassis and underbody very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Oct 2020 242,764 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2019 241,632 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 241,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 240,411 miles

hole in n/s sill at rear

rear x-member/valance heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 237,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cracks to windscreen n/s

hole in n/s sill at rear

Pass 10 Nov 2016 233,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 233,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 228,497 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

n/s windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

o/s rear tyre tread starting to perish and crack

Fail 29 Oct 2015 228,382 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

n/s windscreen damage not affecting drivers view

o/s rear tyre tread starting to perish and crack

Pass 11 Nov 2014 224,495 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to windscreen n/s

Fail 11 Nov 2014 224,495 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to windscreen n/s

Fail 3 Jul 2013 213,014 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake

offside wiper blade

Pass 3 Jul 2013 213,014 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside handbrake

offside wiper blade

Pass 21 Jul 2012 203,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 190,733 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 190,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 181,099 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 181,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 173,083 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 173,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 161,598 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 161,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 143,693 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 115,290 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 ZGB 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 YX03 ZGB, 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 ZGB is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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