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YN53 YKA

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

181,408 mi
Last recorded181,408 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 YKA
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 181,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 181,358 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 181,358 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 180,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 168,958 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 154,011 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 153,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 147,161 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 141,386 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 136,267 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 136,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 120,185 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 103,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 87,247 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,417 miles

n/s & o/s rear service brakes not up to known standard

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,604 miles

leak from n/s inner drive shaft boot

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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YN53 YKA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YN53 YKA, 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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YN53 YKA is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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