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YH53 VRF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,038 mi
Last recorded125,038 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 VRF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 125,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rad support coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 117,713 miles

Handbrake has slight travel

Oil leak

Radiator holder rotten but has been sercured

Wheel trims fitted so couldn't see brake pads

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 96,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,318 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 64,976 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,762 miles

both rear tyres worn

engine oil leak

near side front tyre worn

off side front tyre worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,744 miles

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

nsf inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf inner cv boot split

Pass 6 Sep 2007 45,978 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,151 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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YH53 VRF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YH53 VRF, 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 YH53 VRF registered?

YH53 VRF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 VRF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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