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YP53 PUX

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,024 mi
Last recorded105,024 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 PUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,024 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,055 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,769 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (crack low down) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (boot split) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,653 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 44,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 36,435 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,277 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 35,271 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching driveshaft on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part catching wheel on lock (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 33,622 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,902 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 32,891 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,990 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,643 miles

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

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

nearside wiper slightly torn

offside front tyre slightly edged on inner

Fail 23 Sep 2011 27,408 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,088 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 24,709 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,993 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,993 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,822 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,234 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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YP53 PUX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP53 PUX, 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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YP53 PUX is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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