MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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 ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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