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YP53 SZC

2003 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,016 mi
Last recorded142,016 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 SZC
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,016 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

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

Rear service brake poor - 80Kgf both sides

Fail 5 Oct 2018 142,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multi perforations in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop light not working

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

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

Rear service brake poor - 80Kgf both sides

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,936 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 16 May 2017 115,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 98,442 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,999 miles

Auxiliary belt breaking apart

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 81,998 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Auxiliary belt breaking apart

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

Pass 7 May 2014 70,683 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,824 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant level low

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 51,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2011 48,479 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 48,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2010 44,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 44,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 31,231 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate peeling

sump rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2007 31,231 miles

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

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate peeling

sump rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2006 26,964 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 SZC 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 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SZC, 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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What year was YP53 SZC registered?

YP53 SZC is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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