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YJ53 LLG

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,904 mi
Last recorded104,904 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 LLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,904 miles

corrosion present on chassis various

corrosion present on front and rear brake pipes

corrosion present on offside and nearside inner sills

corrosion present on offside and nearside outer sills

corrosion present on rear suspension components

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight movement in nearside front antiroll bar drop link

slight movement in offside rear antiroll bar drop link

Pass 23 Aug 2014 90,509 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 89,833 miles

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

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

Cooling system radiator surport bracked corroded and holed

Front brake pads worn

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Service brake effort low

N/S/R and O/S/R leaf springs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R Tyre inner sidewall looks like it has been rubbing -- not rubbing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,833 miles

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

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

Cooling system radiator surport bracked corroded and holed

Front brake pads worn

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Service brake effort low

N/S/R and O/S/R leaf springs corroded

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S/R Tyre inner sidewall looks like it has been rubbing -- not rubbing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,644 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,718 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2010 66,525 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,509 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 53,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,013 miles

Nail in o/s/f tyre

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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YJ53 LLG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ53 LLG, 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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YJ53 LLG is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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