MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,552 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
fuel tank straps corroded
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
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
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
Sump pourus and leaking.
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.
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)
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
front brake discs
oil leak at gearbox
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs
oil leak at gearbox
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre inside slight cracking
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
How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?
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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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YM53 CTF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 16 December 2003.
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