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YK53 PNV

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,716 mi
Last recorded188,716 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 PNV
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 188,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 170,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 170,408 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 151,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, sidewall cracking quite bad and circa 2.00 tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, sidewall cracking quite bad and circa 2.20 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Circa 29% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 151,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear near brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, sidewall cracking quite bad and circa 2.00 tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge, sidewall cracking quite bad and circa 2.20 mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Circa 29% difference (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 140,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 131,959 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 131,995 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 119,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 109,321 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 105,499 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 101,547 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 101,547 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 96,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 76,390 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 76,390 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 54,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,351 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on edges of tread surface.

front brake pads look to be worn very low but unable too fully asses measurement of pad thickness during test.

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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YK53 PNV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK53 PNV, 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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YK53 PNV is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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