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YB53 ETV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 ETV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 140,683 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip split (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,944 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front number plate damaged

N/S/Rear sill inner damaged

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link small play

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,322 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 127,317 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,435 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 107,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 100,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,007 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 88,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,304 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 71,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 62,481 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,723 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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YB53 ETV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB53 ETV, 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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YB53 ETV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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