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AY53 WPU

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,992 mi
Last recorded189,992 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 189,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 189,992 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 183,294 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 178,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 178,771 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 173,201 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 173,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 165,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 150,686 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 129,213 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit on edges.vehicle appears to be overloaded suspension on stops.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 129,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres close to legal limit on edges.vehicle appears to be overloaded suspension on stops.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 106,697 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise possible vehicle over loaded rear springs on bump stops

slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft seal

Pass 29 Aug 2006 93,732 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 WPU 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 76.9%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU registered?

AY53 WPU is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AY53 WPU safe to buy?

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