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AY53 YDC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,000 mi
Last recorded197,000 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YDC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 197,000 miles

corrosion to suspension components and underbody

sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Aug 2018 190,489 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 187,085 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface rust down outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2016 182,408 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 182,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 157,354 miles

advise windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2015 157,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2014 135,999 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 135,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,467 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 88,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,020 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 82,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 75,891 miles

bonnet is stiff to open

n/s/f tyre vis worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2008 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,827 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 39,775 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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