2003 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · YA52 AFY
2003 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 140,476 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA52 AFY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
- 140,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA52 AFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Ford Transit Connect (YA52 AFY) between August 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
YA52 AFY Mileage History
- 08/08/2022131,781 mi
- 19/07/2023132,332 mi+551 mi
- 15/07/2024152,566 mi+20,234 mi
- 22/07/2024140,476 mi-12,090 mi
Average of roughly 4,448 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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