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YM52 MLF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,549 mi
Last recorded195,549 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 MLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 195,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 180,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 168,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 158,278 miles

some rust in brake pipes. exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fail 16 Sep 2013 158,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

some rust in brake pipes. exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 146,403 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 130,026 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 115,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 100,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,489 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,587 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,611 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 50,607 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,418 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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YM52 MLF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White 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 YM52 MLF, 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 YM52 MLF registered?

YM52 MLF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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