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AY53 WNE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,408 mi
Last recorded133,408 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 133,408 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 121,562 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 116,286 miles

front tyres worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 111,130 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,150 miles

n/s/f lower arm ball joint cover deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2012 102,091 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,899 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Aug 2010 95,569 miles

front tyres near limit

knock in steering

n/s/f arm ball joint boot split

oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,929 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 90,929 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 85,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 80,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 64,464 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,464 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 WNE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AY53 WNE, 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 WNE registered?

AY53 WNE is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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