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YM53 CUK

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

143,011 mi
Last recorded143,011 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 143,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 115,827 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 108,631 miles

advanced corrosion nearside outer sill

offside + nearside rear leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 99,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 94,255 miles

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

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

nearside front driveshaft inner cv boot leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2011 88,394 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot seeping grease

o/s/f cv joint noisy

rear leaf springs corroded

run out on rear brakes

slight dampness around P.A.S rack

Pass 3 Sep 2010 79,800 miles

surface rust both outer sills

Fail 8 Dec 2009 73,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear light lense damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2009 73,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear light lense damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,259 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 41,474 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 CUK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YM53 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

YM53 CUK is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is YM53 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM53 CUK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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