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YM53 LLP

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,892 mi
Last recorded169,892 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 169,892 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer and inner sill corroded

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

engine oil on min

Fail 14 Jul 2023 169,891 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer and inner sill corroded

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

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

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

engine oil on min

Pass 7 Jul 2022 154,258 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 154,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 145,421 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 136,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front metal brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f inner wheel rim showing some damage

welding repairs heavily undersealed so unable to inspect fully

Fail 6 Nov 2020 136,623 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced severe corrosion n/s/r inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced severe corrosion n/s/r outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all stop lamps remain on when side lamps are switched on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front metal brake pipes showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f inner wheel rim showing some damage

Pass 7 Apr 2019 123,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 123,315 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid quality of wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front brake pads appear to look low but unable to see inner pads

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside hand brake only half efficient as nearside

Pass 19 Mar 2018 118,274 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 112,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,387 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe to flexi (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2016 105,302 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 95,509 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 95,509 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,026 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,091 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 65,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 44,486 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2009 39,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 37,550 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 22,542 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 LLP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LLP, 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 LLP is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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