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YM53 CTF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 CTF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 90,552 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated side walls damaged (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,726 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,398 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,394 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure lower pinch bolt insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,853 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all mud flaps insecure

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

offside rear light cluster has slight damage

slight oil leak at sump

Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,853 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all mud flaps insecure

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

offside rear light cluster has slight damage

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,044 miles

Sump pourus and leaking.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 70,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Sump pourus and leaking.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,748 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 59,748 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,173 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 50,173 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2010 35,223 miles

front brake discs

oil leak at gearbox

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,223 miles

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

front brake discs

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,707 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inside slight cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,707 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre inside slight cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 7 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,447 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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YM53 CTF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM53 CTF, 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 YM53 CTF registered?

YM53 CTF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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