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YK53 PYZ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,462 mi
Last recorded131,462 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,204 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 128,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 124,559 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,710 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of them (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 121,642 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all of them (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front poor condtion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,238 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 117,059 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 114,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 114,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,540 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter spit failure next year

Fail 23 Sep 2011 111,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s inner cv gaiter spit failure next year

Pass 20 Sep 2010 108,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,578 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 102,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 64,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 64,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PYZ 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PYZ, 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 PYZ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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