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YP53 TEJ

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,629 mi
Last recorded147,629 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 TEJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 144,446 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 144,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 143,379 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 143,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 137,159 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 137,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 128,954 miles

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

n/s mirror slightly insecure

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 128,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror slightly insecure

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,425 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,451 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,448 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2012 105,833 miles

3rd brake light inop

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2012 105,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

3rd brake light inop

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,755 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

high level brake light out

Pass 19 Nov 2010 95,407 miles

3rd brake light inop

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear bumper corner missing

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 22 Oct 2009 81,575 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 56,320 miles

drivers door will not unlock with key

Fail 21 Nov 2007 58,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door will not unlock with key

Pass 14 Aug 2007 52,256 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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