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AY53 WGK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

251,877 mi
Last recorded251,877 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 WGK
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 251,877 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 251,877 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 232,708 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

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

Pass 23 May 2013 201,583 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 201,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 175,848 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 175,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 143,322 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 112,957 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust temporaryrepair to centre box

Pass 15 Mar 2010 112,957 miles

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

exhaust temporaryrepair to centre box

Pass 10 Mar 2009 101,549 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 101,549 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S inner CV gaitor split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight movement in N/S drive shaft

Pass 4 Mar 2008 81,873 miles

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

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

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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AY53 WGK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY53 WGK, 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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What year was AY53 WGK registered?

AY53 WGK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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