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YM53 CVE

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,110 mi
Last recorded101,110 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow and slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

battery slightly loose

fronts tyres sizes 215/55/16vr and rears 205/55/16vr

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting support brackets

Fail 12 Oct 2020 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective yellow and slightly loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

battery slightly loose

fronts tyres sizes 215/55/16vr and rears 205/55/16vr

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f top suspension mounting support brackets

Pass 9 May 2019 90,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front of vehicle has accident damage

Fail 7 May 2019 90,529 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light/cracked lense (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing guard insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front of vehicle has accident damage

Pass 20 Feb 2018 73,647 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,197 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,105 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

belt noise

oil leaks

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

belt noise

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

horn insecure

intake pipe split air box to turbo

Pass 23 Jan 2013 59,172 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,526 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 54,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,261 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,709 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,022 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 28,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 CVE 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 70%.

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

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