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YO53 UXT

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,376 mi
Last recorded136,376 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UXT
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 136,376 miles

slight surface corrosion on inner outer sills

Pass 17 May 2017 131,273 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 131,273 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 122,420 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded advice replace asap (3.5.1i)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front sill damage

Offside Rear outer wall damage on tyre

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

pipe going to air filter box cracked

smell of diesel in the engine bay but no obvious sign of leak

Pass 14 May 2015 110,765 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,670 miles

N/S Rear Tyre starting to split

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2014 99,668 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

N/S Rear Tyre starting to split

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 90,268 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 89,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,499 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 68,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2010 57,623 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2009 45,850 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 35,183 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 35,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,320 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,144 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 24,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YO53 UXT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YO53 UXT, 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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YO53 UXT is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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