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YH53 UJW

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,919 mi
Last recorded197,919 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 197,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer wheel rim is dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is damaged

oil leak engine area's

Fail 23 Apr 2019 197,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer wheel rim is dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper is damaged

front number plate is damaged

oil leak engine area's

Pass 23 Apr 2018 192,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to nearside inner & outer sill area's

nearside lower/long view mirror is damaged

nearside wiper is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

sealants & under-seal on welding repairs

Fail 19 Apr 2018 192,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area's - marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to nearside inner & outer sill area's

nearside lower/long view mirror is damaged

nearside wiper is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 9 Mar 2017 186,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 186,206 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 186,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 180,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2014 180,414 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 169,677 miles

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

Oil leak

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Mar 2013 169,677 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Sep 2011 157,399 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 157,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 146,455 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 25 Aug 2010 146,455 miles

Battery insecure

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

n/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers veiw

Pass 3 Sep 2009 137,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 126,586 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,215 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 104,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 81,856 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,856 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YH53 UJW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YH53 UJW, 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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YH53 UJW is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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