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AO53 YUR

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,789 mi
Last recorded98,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 YUR
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,789 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 98,789 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,947 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,955 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 75,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 60,003 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,240 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exshaust deteriorated+rear box peeling layers

scratches on wind-screen

side door inner handle broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,196 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exshaust box peeling layers

n/s side door inner handle broken

Fail 12 Nov 2013 53,188 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exshaust box peeling layers

n/s side door inner handle broken

o/s/r slight brake bind

wiper motor not parking linkage

Pass 29 Dec 2012 48,376 miles

Both rear indicator lights are slightly less orange than expected.

Exhaust un-body heat shield has damage present.

Front tyres have both been run under inflated and consequently, both the tyres have worn on both the inner and outer tread.

Lights are correct as presented on position one - vehicle partly loaded.

Near side front brake pipe has some corrosion present - clean and inspect - wax oil following inspection.

Near side front suspension leg top bearing is starting to degrade.

Near side front wheel arch plastic trim has some accident damage.

Rear bumper has slight accident damage.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,236 miles

metal brake pipes on offside rear of vehicle have some corrosion present - clean, inspect & waxoil coat to protect.

near side front wiper blade clearing screen but rubber split at each end.

near side of rear bumper has accident damage & end car is not aligned.

near side rear tyre has areas of low tread.

wiper mechanism on occasions does not fully park.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,775 miles

Both near side & offside front tyres are wearing low - Near side is on legal limit.

The offside rear metal brake pipe, both front to rear metal brake pipes (by fuel tank) and both front metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

the front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,364 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes by rear of fuel tank have some corrosion. front metal brake pipes & offside rear brake pipe by flexible hose has some corrosion.

front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

offside & near side front tyres have tread wearing low.

prior to MOT test, one head light bulb & 1 capless bulb were replaced and a new windscreen fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,557 miles

Both front metal brake pipes have slight corrosion present.

Fractional movement in near side track rod end present.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 21,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,285 miles

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

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

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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AO53 YUR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AO53 YUR, 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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AO53 YUR is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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