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AY53 WGP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,734 mi
Last recorded128,734 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 128,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 110,772 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 110,768 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s front (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,812 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 106,809 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 998,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,510 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 84,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,109 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,999 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 22 Nov 2011 69,943 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,947 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 39,709 miles

advise rack

Fail 29 Oct 2007 39,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rack

Pass 26 Oct 2006 32,307 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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AY53 WGP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WGP, 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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AY53 WGP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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